Auster D.6

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D.6
Role Utility aircraft
Manufacturer Auster, Beagle Aircraft
First flight 9 May 1960
Number built 4
Developed from Auster Autocar

The Auster D.6 was a four-seat British light aircraft, a development of the Auster Autocar with a horizontally-opposed engine. It was available with a choice of two engines, a 160 hp Lycoming O-320 or 180 hp Lycoming O-360. When Auster was taken over by Beagle Aircraft in September 1960, development of the D.6 was dropped, while the D.4 and D.5 continued production.

Specifications (D.6/180)

General characteristics

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Capacity: 3 passengers

Performance

References

Notes
Bibliography
  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 85.
  • Simpson, R. W. (1995). Airlife's General Aviation. Shrewsbury: Airlife Publishing. p. 43.