DGA-7/8/9/11/12

Summary

Joseph Juptner writes that the DGA-18, "was a low-winged cantilever monoplane with open cockpits for 2 in tandem. As a dual-purpose trainer for the expanded CPTP program, it offered strength and utility to handle the various phases, and it was offered with a choice of 3 different engines. [125 horsepower Warner 'Scarab,' 145 horsepower Warner 'Super Scarab,' or the 160 horsepower Kinner R5]."

Wingspan:	34'-0"
Length:	26'-6"
Wing Area:	179.5 sq ft
Empty Weight:	~1350 lb
Gross Weight:	2050 lb / 2200 lb (DGA-18K)
Seats:	Pilot + Copilot

DGA-18 TCDS

Fuel Capacity:	31 gal
Range:	~300 mi (31 gal @ 10 gph @ 100 mph)

Engine (-18):	Warner Scarab 50
Power:	125 hp, normally aspirated
Displacement:	422 cu in
Cylinders:	7, radial
Engine (-18K):	Kinner R-5
Power:	160 hp, normally aspirated
Displacement:	540 cu in
Cylinders:	5, radial
Engine (-18W):	Warner Super Scarab
Power:	145 hp, normally aspirated
Displacement:	499 cu in
Cylinders:	7, radial