Mann & Grimmer M.1
Mann & Grimmer · United Kingdom · first flew 1915 · fighter
The Mann & Grimmer M.1 was a British prototype two-seat fighter of the First World War, a single-engined biplane designed by Reginald Frank Mann.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined biplane with a radial engine in the nose
- Engine drove two pusher propellers
- Two-seat fighter with a flexibly mounted Lewis gun
A biplane powered by a 125 hp Anzani 10-cylinder radial engine.
Specifications
- The Mann & Grimmer M.1 has a length of 8.05 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.59 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 137 km/h (85 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 19 February 1915. The nose-mounted radial engine drove two pusher propellers, which was hoped to give a good field of fire for the gunner and high performance.
Variants
Only one example was built, and no production followed.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft was a prototype and did not enter service. Its armament was a single flexibly mounted .303 in Lewis gun.
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