Jodel D-18
The Jodel D18 was developed from 1971 as a low-cost, wood-and-fabric two-seat homebuilt aimed squarely at private owners rather than flying clubs, first flying in 1974 and going almost straight into amateur production. Side-by-side seating under an enclosed cockpit and a cantilever low wing on fixed conventional gear kept the design simple to build and fly. A tricycle-gear version, the D19, followed for constructors who preferred nosewheel handling, and both were later adapted into the D185 and D195 to meet Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. Amateur builders continue to complete new D18s and its derivatives today.
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A low-wing, side-by-side Jodel built from plans, usually with tailwheel gear, aimed at private owners rather than clubs.
Specifications
| Length | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.5 m (25 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 560 NM (1,037 km) |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 ft (3,810 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 750 ft/min (3.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Landing distance | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 65 l |
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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