Stits DS-1
The Stits DS-1 Baby Bird is a self-built aircraft that was built to achieve the “smallest” status in the world. The baby bird has been listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the “smallest airplane in the world” since 1984 . The title was later defined as "the smallest monoplane in the world" to recognize the Robert Star Bumble Bee as the smallest double-decker aircraft in the world.
development
The DS-1 is a single-engine, single-seat high-wing aircraft. Development began in 1980 to beat Ray Stit's record for the world's smallest aircraft, the Stits SA-2A Sky Baby. The fuselage is made of welded tubular steel with a fabric cover. The wing is made of solid wood.
Operating history
In 1984 there were 34 flights with US Navy pilot Harold Nemer at the controls.
Technical data (DS-1)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 3.4 m
- Wingspan: 1.91 m
- Height: 1.5 m
- Empty weight: 114 kg
- Gross weight: 193 kg
- Engine: 1 × Hirth 2 cylinder, 55 HP (41 kW)
- Propeller: 2-bladed
Efficiency
- Top speed: 96 kn; 177 km / h
- Stall speed: 61 kn; 113 km / h
Web links
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