Specifications (Dyke Delta)
General characteristics Crew: 1 pilot Capacity: 3:2 passengers, with a small third passenger in the center bench seat position Length: 19ft 0in (5.79m) Wingspan: 22ft 3in (6.87m) Height: 5ft 6in (1.68m) Wing area: 173sq/ft (16.0m2) Empty weight: 1 060lb (481kg) Gross weight: 1 980lb (884kg) Powerplant: Lycoming O-360, 180hp (134kW)
Performance Maximum speed: 200mph (322 km/h, 170kn) Cruise speed: 170mph (273 km/h, 150kn) Range: 870mi (1 400km, 760nmi) Service ceiling: 14 500ft (4 420m)
The wings can be folded for towing or storage and hinge upwards to lie flat above the fuselage, one atop the other. Construction is of SAE 4130 grade steel tube framework with fiberglass and fabric skins.
John Dyke wanted a high-speed airplane with folding wings that would be compact enough to tow home for garage storaget hus the unique delta design.
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