Comper Mouse
Comper Aircraft Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The Comper Mouse was a British three-seat cabin monoplane designed by Nicholas Comper and built at Heston Aerodrome in 1933.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane with folding wings
- Sliding framed canopy over the three-seat cabin
- Retractable main landing gear with a fixed tailskid
Its folding wings and retractable main gear were patented features. The tailplane sits on top of the fuselage with a cantilever fin and unbalanced rudder.
Specifications
- The Comper Mouse has a length of 7.65 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.43 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was promoted for private owners and air taxi work, with a 130 hp de Havilland Gipsy Major engine. It first flew on 11 September 1933.
Variants
Only one Mouse was completed.
Where you'll see it
It flew in the King's Cup heats at Hatfield in July 1934 at an average of 132.75 mph but did not reach the final. The company ceased trading in August 1934.
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