Dyke Delta JD II

John Dyke wanted a high-speed airplane with folding wings that would be compact enough to tow home for garage storage — thus the unique delta design. The basic fuselage skeleton, vertical stabalizer and wing spars are of welded steel tube. The wings have an all-metal frame and have been tried with either fiberglass or aluminum covering. Virtually the entire planform surface of the Delta provides lift at cruise speeds. A 180-hp Lycoming provides the power. First flew 1966

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Engine: Lycoming O-360, 180 hp.
HP range: 160-200.
Gross Wt. 1950 lb
Empty Wt. 1080 lb
Fuel capacity 47 USG.
Wingspan: 22.2 ft.
Length: 19 ft.
Height: 5.5 ft.
Wing area: 178 sq.ft.
Top 210 mph.
Cruise mph 180.
Stall mph — no stall.
Climb rate 2000 fpm.
Takeoff run 700 ft.
Landing roll 1000 ft.
Range 633 sm.
Service ceiling: 14,500 ft.
Seats: 4.
Retractable nose wheel.