Marrone VM-1
Vinnie Marrone · United States · first flew 1957 · light aircraft
The Marrone VM-1 is a low-wing, single-place taildragger homebuilt aircraft designed by Vinnie Marrone.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single-seat taildragger
- Very small airframe, about 5 m long
It is a small low-wing single-seater with a conventional tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Marrone VM-1 has a length of 5.18 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Piper J-3 Cub and first flew in August 1957.
Variants
Only one VM-1 was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
It was a one-off homebuilt sport aeroplane powered by a 65 hp engine.
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