The DR.315 was a tricycle undercarriage
version of the earlier DR.221. Other developments were the DR.340 Major
which also made its first flight in 1968 powered by a 140hp(104kW)
Lycoming O-320-E2A. It had the same dimensions as the DR.315, an empty
weight of 1189lb(540kg), maximum take-off weight of 2203lb(1000kg),
range of 641miles(1030km) and a cruising speed of 158mph(254kmh). The
four seat DR.360 Chevalier made its first flight in 1968 powered by a
160hp(119kW) Lycoming O-320-D2A. Its dimensions were the same as the
DR.315 and weights the same as the DR.340. It had a range of 679
miles(1090km) and a cruising speed of 162mph (260kmh).
G-DRSV
c/n 624
France
4 seat light aircraft first flown in 1968
Engine: 115hp(85kW) Lycoming O-235-C2A
Length:22’10"(6.96m)
Height: 7’4"(2.23m)Wingspan: 28’7"(8.71m)
No.built: 175* Range: 585miles(940km)
Cruising speed: 137mph(220kmh) Empty weight: 1112lb(505kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1912lb(865kg)
An example of the DR.360 Chevalier is illustrated
below.
G-DRZF
c/n 451
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