Druine Condor
| D.62 Condor | |
|---|---|
| |
| Rollason 1968-built D62B in 2007 | |
| Role | Trainer |
| Manufacturer | Borea, Rollason |
| Designer | Roger Druine |
| First flight | 1955 |
The Druine D.60 Condor was a light aircraft developed in France in the 1950s, primarily as a trainer. It was an evolution of the Druine Turbi, but featured an extensively revised fuselage allowing the pilot and instructor to sit side-by-side under a full canopy. Unlike its predecessors, the Condor was not intended for amateur construction, and therefore was able to make refinements to the design that would not previously have been possible. Series production was undertaken by Borea in France and Rollason Aircraft and Engines as the Rollason Condor in the UK.
Variants
- D.60 Druine's prototype with 65 hp Italian CNA-D4
- D.61 Druine production variant with 65 hp Continental A-65
- D.62 Druine or Rollason variant with 75 hp Continental A-75 or 90 hp Continental C-90
- D.62A Rollason variant with 100 hp Continental O-200-A
- D.62B Rollason variant from 1964 with 4" shorter fuselage and flaps.
- D.62C Rollason variant with 130 hp Continental O-240-A
Prototype Specifications
Data from [citation needed]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two, pilot and instructor
Performance
Rollason Condor Specifications (Taken from D62b Pilot's Operating Handbook)
Data from [citation needed]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two, pilot/instructor and passenger
Performance
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 347.
- World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing. pp. File 892 Sheet 47.
- "Flying the Druine Condor". Flight: 579–82. 1955. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
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