Erla 5
Erla · Germany · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Erla 5, originally the Erla Me 5, was a light, single-seat German sport aircraft built in small numbers in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Long span of 11 m on a 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Light single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Long span of 11 m on a 6.2 m fuselage
- Tiny engine of 20 hp in the nose
A small single-seat low-wing monoplane with a long wing and a conventional tail.
Specifications
- The Erla 5 has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 18 July 1932. A trainer version was demonstrated on long-distance flights in 1939 but failed to attract orders.
Variants
A trainer version was demonstrated in 1939.
Where you'll see it
Built in small numbers, it had a 20 hp engine, a maximum speed of 125 km/h and a range of 400 km.
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