Abbott-Baynes Scud 1
Abbott-Baynes Sailplanes · United Kingdom · first flew 1931 · glider
The Abbott-Baynes Scud 1 was a parasol-winged single-seat glider intended to introduce pilots to soaring flight. It was built in the United Kingdom.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.06 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-winged single-seat glider
- Intended to introduce pilots to soaring flight
- Unpowered, with no engine
A small single-seat glider with a wing carried high above the fuselage on a parasol mounting.
Specifications
- The Abbott-Baynes Scud 1 has a length of 4.06 m (13 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.72 m (25 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by L. E. Baynes and first flew on 11 January 1931.
Variants
The Scud 1 was developed into the Abbott-Baynes Scud 2.
Where you'll see it
A total of 12 Scud 1 and Scud 2 were built at the Abbott-Baynes works. The Scud 1 in the Brooklands Museum is a replica.
Related aircraft
- Abbott-Baynes Scud 2
- Carden-Baynes Auxiliary
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- Bernard H.V.40
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