Bartel BM 2
Samolot · Poland · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Bartel BM 2, originally the Bartel M.2, was a Polish biplane primary trainer prototype of 1926.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane primary trainer
- Salmson 9AC nine-cylinder air-cooled radial in the nose
- Fuel carried in two centre-section tanks
A small two-seat radial-engined biplane trainer.
Specifications
- The Bartel BM 2 has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.77 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Ryszard Bartel and first flew on 7 December 1926. It used a 120 hp Salmson 9AC radial engine.
Variants
Only one prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It remained a prototype.
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