DAR 1

The DAR 1 Peperuda was a 1920s Bulgarian two-seat touring or trainer biplane.

Twelve DAR 1 and eight DAR 1A aircraft were used by the Bulgarian Air Force at the Kazanlak Air School, this was for primary training and continuation training, from 1926 to the early 1940s.

Some DAR 1A aircraft were also used by the Civil Air Service as glider tugs.

Variants

DAR 1

Initial production variant with a 60hp (45kW) Walter NZ 60 radial engine, 12 built.

DAR 1A

Variant powered by an 85hp (63kW) Walter Vega engine, eight built plus some upgraded from DAR 1s.

Specifications

Crew

Two

Length

6.25 m (20 ft 6 in)

Wingspan

9.30 m (30 ft 6 in)

Empty weight

405 kg (893 lb)

Gross weight

640 kg (1,411 lb)

Powerplant

1 × Walter NZ-60 radial piston engine, 45 kW (60 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed

135 km/h (84 mph, 73 kn).