The Dietz C-4 was a biplane designed by Conrad Dietz.
| Dietz C-4 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Biplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Dietz Laboratories |
| Designer | Conrad Dietz |
| Introduction | 1928 |
| Number built | 1 |
Design and development
editThe C-4 (Conrad Design number 4) was a biplane design built by Dietz Laboratories. Conrad Dietz became manager of the newly formed Aeronca, using their services to modify the design for a Dayton Bear engine. The concept was proposed to Aeronca in 1929 to be the first plane manufactured by the company, but it was passed over in favor of the Roche-designed low-cost Aeronca C-2, which launched Aeronca. Dietz died in an accident in September 1931 while demonstrating an Aeronca.[1][2]
The C-4 was a conventional landing gear-equipped biplane with cantilever wings.[3]
Specifications (Dietz C-4)
editData from Cincinnati Aviation Heritage Society & Museum
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: two passengers
- Powerplant: 1 × Dayton Bear radial engine, 110 hp (82 kW)
References
edit- ^ "Cincinnati Aviation Heritage Society & Museum". Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ Donald M. Pattillo. A History in the Making: 80 Turbulent Years in the American General Aviation Industry. p. 18.
- ^ Jay P. Spenser, National Air and Space Museum. Aeronca C-2: the story of the flying bathtub.