Dyke Delta
| JD-2 Delta | |
|---|---|
| EAA AirVenture 2008 | |
| Role | Utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Homebuilt |
| Designer | John and Jennie Dyke |
| First flight | July 1966 |
| Number built | 50 |
The Dyke JD-2 Delta is a utility aircraft designed in the United States in the 1960s and marketed for homebuilding. It is a monoplane with retractable tricycle undercarriage and seating for four. The wings can be folded for towing or storage and hinge upwards to lie flat above the fuselage, one atop the other. Construction is of 4130 steel tube framework with fiberglass and fabric skins. In its standard configuration, the aircraft is a true double-delta with no horizontal stabilizer; however, a small T-tail is an option for trimming variants with higher-power engines. Since the mid-1960s, designer John Dyke has sold the aircraft plans to homebuilders. No kits were ever marketed. Over fifty examples have been completed.
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