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29-517: The Do 28 was developed from the single-engine Do 27 at the end of the 1950s. The design shared the high-wing cantilever layout and the lift augmentation devices of the Do 27, together with the rear fuselage which seated six passengers. The defining feature of the new design was the unusual incorporation of two Lycoming engines, as well as the two main landing gear shock struts of the faired main landing gear attached to short pylons on either side of

58-555: A Do 27 became the first aircraft ever to land on the Caribbean island of Saba , on what is still to this day the shortest commercial runway in the world. [REDACTED]   Guinea-Bissau Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1959-60 General characteristics Performance Related development Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era Related lists Note: Official RLM designations had

87-537: A demonstrator for an improved derivative of the aircraft, designated Do 27 . Ultimately, the Do 25 was not selected for production. Despite this setback, Dornier decided to continue refining its design to develop the Do 27, which was sized to seat between four and six personnel. On 27 June 1955, the original prototype performed its maiden flight in Spain. A total of 40 Do 27s were manufactured in Spain by Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA , designated CASA-127 . However,

116-452: A light utility aircraft with short takeoff and landing (STOL) performance. However, the Do 25 was not selected for production by Spain. Despite this, the aircraft was developed further to produce the Do 27, which was produced in quantity in both Spain and Germany. In addition to domestic sales, a large number of export customers, such as Portugal , emerged for the Do 27, and it had a lengthy service life with some examples still being used into

145-399: A simple and rugged aircraft for use under arduous conditions, which could be easily maintained. With a crew of two pilots, the cabin accommodated up to 12 passengers; freight could be loaded easily through large double doors and with the seats removed the cabin gave 283 sq ft (26.3 m) of unobstructed space. The first flight of a Do 28D took place on 23 February 1966 and the type

174-651: Is a German single-engine STOL utility aircraft that was designed and manufactured by Dornier GmbH (later DASA Dornier and Fairchild-Dornier ). It was notable for being the first mass-produced aircraft in Germany following the end of the Second World War . The Do 27's precursor, the Do 25 , was developed by Dornier at the firm's facilities in Spain in order to satisfy a Spanish military requirement that called for

203-524: Is currently stored at the Aviation Museum of Central Finland . RM-2/OT-ZAB (BAF82), N51948 (Air America), N66PK, Puyallup/Thun Field, (WA USA), preserved near Taylor's Stateside Liquor Store, Neelyville, Missouri (MO, USA) Unmarked on display at Stateline Liquor Store in Neelyville, Missouri. It displays nose art of a Tequila bottle and the name "Tequila Sunrise". Data from Jane's All

232-633: The Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) where they replaced aging Percival Pembrokes . They served until the introduction of the Dornier 228 in 1994, predominantly as a transportation and communications aircraft. 20 aircraft were transferred to the Marineflieger , 10 served from 1978 in the maritime reconnaissance role, additional underwing fuel tanks were fitted for extended endurance (see photo). The high noise levels and vibration in

261-673: The Cold War ; due to its ability to operate from compact and unprepared airstrips, the Do 27 quickly garnered favour with military planners. Both the German Air Force and the German Army placed a combined order for 428 aircraft of the Do 27A and Do 27B variants, the latter being equipped with dual controls for use as a trainer aircraft. The Do 27 was widely employed as a general purpose aircraft, frequently being used for utility transport and liaison duties. Later on in

290-499: The licensed production of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter. During 1951, a development contract was secured for a commuter aircraft that possessed short takeoff and landing (STOL) characteristics. Dornier opted to develop a new aircraft, designing a monoplane with a high-mounted wing fitted with oversized flaps , a wide wraparound windscreen, a fixed undercarriage and a relatively spacious cabin. This new aircraft

319-755: The German Transport Ministry. These aircraft are easily recognised by the fuselage-mounted SLAR antenna and a radome under the cockpit . In 1991, both aircraft operated for several weeks in the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War under the control of the United Nations . These two aircraft were replaced by the Dornier 228 at the end of 1995. These Skyservants are preserved in the Aeronauticum museum at Nordholz . In 1997,

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348-545: The Hungarian engineer A. Gál developed a conversion based on a D-variant, that was intended to meet the requirements of skydivers. Instead of the Lycoming piston engines, Gál had two Walter M601 -D2 and now its derivative General Electric H75 turboprop , modified three-blade AVIA propellers and a skydiving kit installed by Aerotech Slovakia on seven planes. Although CAA, Hungary's aviation authorities, instantly certified

377-602: The cabin led to the type's replacement by the significantly quieter turboprop-powered Dornier 228 . During the 20 years in German military service, only three aircraft were lost to accidents. The Do 28D was flown in 30 countries around the world and is still in service today. More than 150 aircraft were built. In the German Federal Armed Forces jargon, the Skyservant was called the "farmer's eagle" and

406-660: The conversion, the JAA -certification could not be applied for before 2007, due to certification restrictions on the engines. In 2008, there have been six planes flying in Europe, all of them Hungarian registered, mainly at dropzones in Soest , Germany, Target Skysports , Hibaldstow in the United Kingdom, Algarve (Portugal) and Seville (Spain). A total of 121 Dornier Do 28D-2 s were built between 1971 and 1974 at Oberpfaffenhofen for

435-473: The forward fuselage. The internal space of the Do 28 was the same as the Do 27. Like the Do 27, the Dornier Do 28 possessed a high cruising speed, excellent low-speed handling characteristics, as well as very short takeoff and landing ( STOL ) performance. The Do 28 was readily accepted as a natural progression from its single-engine forebear. With many of the same STOL characteristics, most Do 28 production

464-501: The majority of production aircraft were constructed at Dornier's main base in Germany ; the first German-built aircraft conducted its first flight on 17 October 1956. A total of 428 Do 27s would be produced in Germany. A significant portion of the Do 27's production run were acquired by the German military. By the mid-1950s, West Germany had been permitted, and even encouraged, to reequip itself as tensions rose between East and West in

493-604: The nation had been divided into during the Cold War era, efforts to revive the nation's aerospace industry became widespread during the 1950s. German aircraft manufacturer Dornier GmbH managed to retain its independence in the conflict's aftermath, and was keen to resume its aviation activities as soon as permissible. During January 1951, the company chose to establish a new technical office in Madrid , Spain, and began bidding for contracts from Spain's Ministry of Aviation; prior to this, Dornier had developed strong ties to Spain via

522-606: The prefix "8-", but this was usually dropped and replaced with the manufacturer's prefix. Percival Pembroke The Percival Pembroke is a British high-wing twin-engined light transport aircraft built by the Percival Aircraft Company , later Hunting Percival . The Pembroke was a development of the Percival Prince civil transport. It had a longer wing to permit a higher fully laden weight. The prototype flew on 21 November 1952. Production

551-542: The twenty-first century. The aircraft was appreciated for its relatively wide, comfortable cabin and excellent short-field performance. In terms of its configuration, the Do 27 was a classic high-wing, " tail-dragger " aircraft with fixed landing gear . Shortly following the end of the Second World War , Germany's extensive aerospace industry was dismantled and largely dissolved due to the country having been forbidden to either possess or manufacture military aircraft. Despite this, in both East Germany and West Germany , as

580-420: The type's production run, a modified model of the aircraft, known as the Do 27Q-5 , was developed; it had the same basic specifications but was equipped with a wider-track landing gear. Furthermore, the aircraft was offered as a twin-float seaplane , the Do 27S-1 ; another model proposed was furnished with the larger Lycoming GSO-480-B1B6 engine, capable of generating a maximum of 254 kW/340 hp, which

609-550: Was No. 60 Squadron RAF based at RAF Wildenrath in Germany , these were withdrawn from use in 1988 and were replaced by the Hawker Siddeley Andover . The Finnish Air Force operated two aircraft for aerial photography between 1956 and 1968, on behalf of the National Land Survey of Finland . One of the aircraft was destroyed when it hit a snow wall during landing in 1965. The other aircraft

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638-832: Was complete in early 1958. It entered service with the Royal Air Force as the Percival Pembroke C.1 in 1953 to replace the Avro Anson for light transport duties. As with other RAF transports, the passenger seats are rearward-facing for improved safety. Six were produced as the Pembroke C(PR).1 photographic reconnaissance aircraft. These saw use by No. 81 Squadron RAF during the Malayan Emergency . The RAF's Pembrokes were modified to extend their lifespan in 1970. The last unit to use them

667-443: Was decided to terminate production of the Do 27. By this point, the aircraft had been widely exported to numerous international operators, including Israel , Nigeria , Belgium , Turkey , and Congo . The type was extensively used by the German military into the 1980s, gradually being succeeded in its role by increasingly capable helicopters ; many ex-German aircraft were subsequently exported and used by other operators. In 1959,

696-528: Was destined for military customers, notably Germany, although a small number were in service for commercial operators as a rugged, low-cost utility transport . The design proved remarkably adaptable and was developed into a number of progressively improved variants, from the original D, through the D1 and D2 to the 128-2, introduced in 1980. Each variant introduced a number of detail changes that enhanced its already versatile performance capabilities. The Dornier company

725-407: Was given financial assistance from the German government to develop a larger STOL transport to carry up to 13 passengers. The type was designated the Do 28D and later named Skyservant . The Do 28D was a complete redesign and shared only the basic layout and wing construction of the earlier versions. The fuselage and engine nacelles were rectangular, unlike the rounded Do 28A/B. The aim was to develop

754-746: Was matched with a three-blade propeller , the Do 27H-2 . In addition to the aircraft's adoption by military operators in Germany and Spain, Portugal received 40 new-build and 106 ex-German Do 27s. From 1961 to 1975, the Portuguese Air Force made extensively operational use of the type in the three African theatres of the Portuguese Overseas War . During April 1973, two Do 27s were shot down in Portuguese Guinea by insurgents equipped with SAM-7 Grail Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). During 1966, it

783-604: Was powered by a single ENMA Tigre G.V ; capable of generating a maximum of 110 kW (150 hp), this engine proved to be too weak to achieve satisfactory performance. The first prototype of the Do 25 performed its maiden flight during July 1954. Due to the Tigre's performance deficit, it was decided to equip the second prototype with an alternative powerplant; it used the American -sourced Continental O-470 engine instead. The second prototype would subsequently function as

812-632: Was publicly exhibited at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport in June 1967. A further variant of the Skyservant was the Do 28D-2/OU (Oil Unit). Two aircraft were fitted with radar and SLAR (Side-Looking Airborne Radar) to monitor oil pollution in the Baltic and North Seas . Painted in a white scheme, they were operated between 1984 and 1995 by MFG 5 of the Marineflieger , on behalf of

841-405: Was regarded as a reliable "workhorse". Turkey received two specially equipped SIGINT aircraft with the code name of 'Anadolou' as well as the normal transport version. Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1976–77 General characteristics Performance Related development Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era Dornier Do 27 The Dornier Do 27

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