BFW M.31
Bayerische Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The BFW M.31, sometimes known as the Messerschmitt M.31, was a radial-engined German two-seat sports plane from 1932.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low cantilever wing
- Open cockpits
- Fixed undercarriage and a five-cylinder BMW Xa radial engine
A low-wing sports monoplane with a cantilever wing, open cockpits and a fixed undercarriage.
Specifications
- The BFW M.31 has a length of 7.85 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Willy Messerschmitt at Bayerische Flugzeugwerke and first flew in 1932.
Variants
Only one was built, powered by a 60 hp BMW Xa five-cylinder radial engine.
Where you'll see it
It was a two-seat sports plane, and only the single example was built.
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