Bücker Bü 182 Kornett
Bücker Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1938 · light aircraft
The Bücker Bü 182 Kornett was a single-seat advanced trainer developed in Germany for the Luftwaffe shortly before the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.67 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Small trainer with a single Bücker Bü M700 inline engine
- Could carry practice bombs
A very small single-seat low-wing trainer with a span of 8.6 m.
Specifications
- The Bücker Bü 182 Kornett has a length of 6.67 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 205 km/h (127 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in November 1938. It was meant to give student pilots experience of an aircraft with performance approaching that of a contemporary fighter.
Variants
The specification source describes the Bü 182C. No other variants are listed.
Where you'll see it
Production was shelved at the outbreak of war. Only about four were built, and all were destroyed around 1943.
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