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Revision as of 05:50, 5 February 2006
The Howard DGA-15 was a single engine civil aircraft adapted by the US military for use in support roles during World War II, such as light transports and navigation trainers. As a Navy light transport it was designated GH-1 and by the Army Air Corps UC-70 Nightingale. As a navigation trainer the Navy designated it NH-1.
Specifications (UC-70)
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: 3-4 passengers
- Length: 25 ft 8 in (7.82 m)
- Wingspan: 38 ft 0 in (11.58 m)
- Height: 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m)
- Wing area: 210 ft² (19.5 m²)
- Empty: 2,700 lb (1,225 kg)
- Loaded: lb ( kg)
- Maximum takeoff: 4,350 lb (1,973 kg)
- Powerplant: 1× Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial, 450 hp (336 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 201 mph (323 km/h)
- Range: 1,260 miles (2,028 km)
- Service ceiling: 21,000 ft (6,555 m)
- Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
- Wing loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
- Power/mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)
Related content
Related development: Howard DGA-6
Comparable aircraft:
Designation sequence (Howard): DGA-9 - DGA-11 - DGA-12 - DGA-15 - DGA-18
Designation sequence (US Navy): GH
Designation sequence (USAAC): C-67 - C-68 - C-69 - C-70 - C-71 - C-72 - C-73