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Howard AircraftCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

Dga-11

Seats: 4 4
Power: 401 hp299 kW
Cruise: 133 kt246 km/h
US register: 5 aircraft5 aircraft

Howard Aircraft Dga-11 — Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: RuthAS · CC BY 3.0

Howard Aircraft Dga-11 — Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: RuthAS · CC BY 3.0

About the Dga-11

The Howard Aircraft DGA-11 is a single-engine, high-wing light monoplane built in the United States. Configured with five seats, it serves as a versatile transport aircraft well suited for private owners, corporations, and utility operations.

Emerging from a lineage known for racing achievements, this model family gained renown among wealthy individuals and movie stars. During wartime, civilian variants were commandeered by the military for officer transport, ambulance duties, and instrument training. Known for its stable handling in turbulence and impressive speed, only a small number of these classic aircraft remain operational today.

Engines fitted

5 aircraft

Engine	Power	Share of fleet	Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney R-985	450 hp		5

Specifications

DGA-11 · Pratt & Whitney R-985

Dimensions

Length: 25 ft 5 in 7.75 m7.75 m 25 ft 5 in
Wingspan: 38 ft 0 in 11.59 m11.59 m 38 ft 0 in
Wing area: 185 sq ft 17.2 m²17.2 m² 185 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 2,449 lb 1,111 kg1,111 kg 2,449 lb
Max take-off weight: 4,101 lb 1,860 kg1,860 kg 4,101 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 133 kt 246 km/h246 km/h 133 kt
Max speed: 170 kt 315 km/h315 km/h 170 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 250 kt 463 km/h463 km/h 250 kt
Stall speed: 60 kt 111 km/h111 km/h 60 kt
Range: 869 nm 1,609 km1,609 km 869 nm
Service ceiling: 26,000 ft 7,926 m7,926 m 26,000 ft

Powerplant

Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-985
Engine power: 401 hp 299 kW299 kW 401 hp

Capacity

Seats: 4

Manufacturer: Howard Aircraft
Country: United States
On the US register: 5
Registered in: United States

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