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DAR 6

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DAR 6
DAR 6 with engine Walter Vega
Role Training biplane
Manufacturer DAR
Designer Zevtan Lazarov
First flight 1930s
Primary user Bulgarian Air Force

The DAR 6 was a 1930s Bulgarian two-seat basic or advanced biplane training aircraft.

Design and development

The DAR 6 was designed by Zevtan Lazarov. It was constructed by the Bulgarian State Aircraft Workshops (DAR).

The aircraft was a conventional biplane with a fixed tailskid landing gear. It was powered by a radial engine.

Three versions were initially developed:

  • Basic training version, powered by an 85 hp (63 kW) Walter Vega engine;
  • Advanced training version, powered by a 145 hp (108 kW) Walter Mars I engine;
  • 1937 Model DAR 6a. This variant offered faired struts and redesigned divided landing gear. It was powered by a 150 hp (112 kW) Walter Mars I engine.

Operators

 Bulgaria

Specifications (DAR 6)

Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft, (Part Work 1982-1985), Orbis Publishing, Page 1295

General characteristics

  • Crew: two, pilot and student

Performance

References

  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft, (Part Work 1982-1985), Orbis Publishing, Page 1295