Aero Design DG-1

Last updated
DG-1
RoleHomebuilt Racing aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerAero Design Associates
Designer David Garber
First flight1977
Number built1

The Aero Design DG-1 (registered N10E) is an American racing aircraft designed by David Garber in an attempt to break the world airspeed record for a piston-engined aircraft. It is a single-seat aircraft with two Mazda RX-3 engines installed, one driving a tractor propeller, the other driving a pusher. The fuselage is bullet-shaped and highly streamlined and features a mid-wing and cruciform tail. It first flew on 25 July 1977.

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After being displayed at the Sun 'n Fun air museum at Lakeland, Florida for some years, the aircraft was being offered for sale in 2005 with an asking price of $125,000 (USD).

Specifications (Aero Design DG-1)

Data fromPlane and Pilot. [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. "Aero Design DG-1". USA: www.planeandpilotmag.com. Retrieved 25 October 2011.