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Dornier Libelle

Dornier Libelle

The Dornier Libelle (en:"Dragonfly I"), also designated Do A, was a German open-cockpit, all-metal, parasol wing, monoplane flying boat aircraft, with partly fabric-covered wings. There was three versions of the seaplane version; the prototype, first version, and improved version (the Libelle 2). A landplane version, built without sponsons and fitted with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage was produced as the Dornier Spatz.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Dornier
Category
Seaplanes & amphibians
First flight
1921-08-16

Specifications

Cruise speed
54 kt
Max speed
65 kt
Range
160 nm
Service ceiling
5,200 ft
Max takeoff weight
1,411 lb
Empty weight
926 lb
Fuel capacity
24.7 US gal
Powerplant
Siemens-Halske Sh 4
Engines
1
Seats
3
Length
23 ft
Wingspan
28 ft
Height
7 ft
Number built
10

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.