Malliga 2
Horst Josef Malliga · Austria · first flew 1972 · glider
The Malliga 2 was a human-powered aircraft, the project of Horst Josef Malliga, developed from his Malliga 1 design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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- Human-powered aircraft
- Twin-boom configuration
- Propeller 2.75 m in diameter
A twin-boom human-powered aircraft with a 2.75 m propeller. It is 5 m long with a wingspan of 26 m.
Specifications
- The Malliga 2 has a length of 5 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26 m (85 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Malliga 1 was modified over the winter of 1971-72, with the span increased to 26 m and the new outer wing portions given taper and dihedral. An initial attempt to fly in 1972 failed because of inaccurate rigging of flying wires.
Variants
It was a modified version of the Malliga 1, with conventional ailerons for lateral control and a raised, larger propeller.
Where you'll see it
After the rigging was corrected, the craft managed flights of up to 600 m.
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