Baker MB-1 Delta Kitten
Baker Air Research · United States · first flew 1960 · light aircraft
The Baker MB-1 Delta Kitten was an experimental aircraft with a 45 degree delta wing, designed to make the most of its 85 hp engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, delta |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.04 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- 45 degree delta wing
- Tailless low-wing layout
- 85 hp four-cylinder horizontally opposed engine
Look for a small tailless delta-winged aircraft with a propeller in the nose.
Specifications
- The Baker MB-1 Delta Kitten has a length of 4.04 m (13 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Marion Baker to experiment with delta-winged design and first flew in 1960.
Variants
Baker Air Research built it as an experimental aircraft.
Where you'll see it
It was an experimental aircraft and was destroyed.
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