Auster D.4
| D.4 | |
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| The sixth UK built Auster D4 outside the Rearsby factory in August 1967 | |
| Role | Utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Auster, OGMA |
| First flight | 12 February 1960 |
| Introduction | 1960 |
| Status | examples still active in 2014 |
| Primary user | private pilot owners |
| Number built | 41 |
| Developed from | Auster Arrow |
The Auster D.4 was a two-seat British light aircraft, a development of the Auster Arrow with a horizontally opposed Lycoming engine. Six were built by Auster Aircraft at their Rearsby, Leicestershire, factory. The other examples were built under licence in Portugal by the Oficinas Gerais de Matereal Aeronautico OGMA.
Operational history
Most D4 aircraft were operated in Portugal by government sponsored groups. One example is still active (2014) owned by a UK-based private pilot owner.
Operators
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Wingspan: 32 ft 0 in (9.75 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-235, 108 hp (81 kW)
Performance
References
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- 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.
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