Dornier Do-27
The Dornier Do 27 is a single-engine STOL liaison and utility aircraft developed for the West German military in the years after the Second World War, when German aircraft design was still rebuilding under postwar restrictions. Its high wing and slow-flight characteristics let it operate from short, rough airstrips for military reconnaissance and light transport duties. It was also adapted for civilian use, including bush flying and agricultural work. A number remain flying today in the hands of vintage aircraft enthusiasts.
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The Do 27's high wing and STOL slow-flight handling let it work rough airstrips for the postwar West German military, then found a second life in bush flying.
Specifications
| Length | 9.7 m (32 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 5 |
| Persons on board | 7 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.8 t |
| Range | 550 NM (1,019 km) |
| Maximum speed | 122 kt (226 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 31 kt (57 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Rate of climb | 700 ft/min (3.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 170 m (558 ft) |
| Landing distance | 195 m (640 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 360 l |
| Engines | Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 |
| Units built | 571 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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