Dietz C-4
| Dietz C-4 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Biplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Dietz Laboratories |
| Designer | Conrad Dietz |
| Introduction | 1928 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Dietz C-4 was a biplane designed by Conrad Dietz.
Design and development
The C-4 (Conrad Design number 4) was a biplane design built by Dietz Laboratories. Conrad Dietz became manager of the newly formed Aeronca, using their services to modify the design for a Dayton Bear engine. The concept was proposed to Aeronca in 1929 to be the first plane manufactured by the company, but it was passed over in favor of the Roche designed low-cost Aeronca C-2, which launched Aeronca. Dietz died in an accident in September 1931 while demonstrating a Aeronca.[1][2]
The C-4 was a conventional landing gear-equipped biplane with cantilever wings.[3]
Specifications (Dietz C-4)
Data from Cincinnati Aviation Heritage Society & Museum
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 2 passengers
- Powerplant: 1 × Dayton Bear radial engine, 110 hp (82 kW)
References
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- ^ "Cincinnati Aviation Heritage Society & Museum". Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ Donald M. Pattillo. A History in the Making: 80 Turbulent Years in the American General Aviation Industry. p. 18.
- ^ Jay P. Spenser, National Air and Space Museum. Aeronca C-2: the story of the flying bathtub.