Mauboussin M.112
Mauboussin · France · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Mauboussin M.112, also called the M-12 or M.XII, was a French single-engined, two-seat, low cantilever wing touring monoplane. At least six were built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.34 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low cantilever wing in three parts, with a tapered centre section and trapezoidal outer panels with elliptical tips
- Uncowled nine-cylinder radial engine
- Tandem seats over the wing, open or covered by a removable cover
A small wooden low-wing tourer with a wing of high aspect ratio (9.5) and full-span narrow ailerons.
Specifications
- The Mauboussin M.112 has a length of 6.34 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.75 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It was originally the Peyret-Mauboussin PM XII and was renamed when Mauboussin founded his own company in 1931, ending his partnership with Louis Peyret. It first flew on 5 September 1931.
Variants
It was also known as the M-12 and the Mauboussin M.XII.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by an uncowled 40 hp Salmson 9Ad radial with its fuel tanks in the wing centre section. The pilot sat at the rear of the tandem seats.
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