Dalotel DM-165

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Dalotel DM-165
Dalotel DM165 F-PPZE Meaux 06.06.69 edited-3.jpg
The sole DM-165 at Meaux-Esbly airfield near Paris in June 1969
General information
TypeTwo-seat training monoplane
National originFrance
Manufacturer Société Poulet
Designer
Michel Dalotel
Number built1
History
First flight1969

The Dalotel DM-165 was a French two-seat training monoplane designed by Michel Dalotel. [1] A number of variants were proposed but only the prototype was built. [1]

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Design and development

The DM-165 was a tandem two-seat low-wing monoplane. Powered by a 165 hp (121 kW) Continental IO-346A flat-four piston engine. It had a tailwheel and retractable landing gear which folded inwards. [1] Dalotel was assisted by Société Poulet in the construction of the prototype, registered F-PPZE, which was first flown in April 1969. [1] The aircraft was successfully tested during 1970 but despite efforts to market the aircraft none were ordered. [1]

Variants

DM-165
Prototype with retractable landing gear and powered by a 165 hp (121 kW) Continental IO-346A piston engine, one built. [1]
DM-125 Club
Proposed variant with fixed landing gear and powered by a 125 hp (92 kW) engine, not built. [1]
DM-160 Club
Proposed variant with fixed landing gear and powered by a 160 hp (118 kW) engine, not built. [1]
DM-160 Professional
Proposed variant of the DM-160 with retractable landing gear and constant speed propeller, not built. [1]

Specifications (DM-165)

Data from [1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

Notes

Bibliography

  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.


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