A beautifully restored Howard DGA-15, a luxury high-performance classic from the late 1930s, taxis at a vintage fly-in.
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A beautifully restored Howard DGA-15, a luxury high-performance classic from the late 1930s, taxis at a vintage fly-in.
Aircraft identity
Registration
NC53386
ICAO Type
HOWA
Model
Howard DGA-15
Manufacturer
Howard Aircraft Corporation
Livery
Classic red with yellow trim, period civilian scheme
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Jr. radial engine
Thrust
336 kW (450 hp)
Wingspan
11.5 m
Length
8.4 m
Height
2.3 m
MTOW
1,724 kg
Range
1,600 km
Capacity
5 passengers
Cruise Speed
274 km/h
Noise Rating
Unrated (pre-ICAO standard era)
Location
Airport Code
LHV/KLHV
Airport Name
William T. Piper Memorial Airport
Camera
Device
Cannon EOS RP
Lens
100-500mm