Merriam glider
F. W. Merriam · United Kingdom · first flew 1922 · glider
The Merriam glider was a single-seat monoplane glider designed specifically for the first British gliding competition, held at Itford Hill in 1922.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat monoplane glider
- Parasol wing arrangement
- Wingspan of 11.68 metres
A parasol-wing glider, 5.94 metres long with a span of 11.68 metres.
Specifications
- The Merriam glider has a length of 5.94 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.68 m (38 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The competition was an endurance event. It was designed by F. W. Merriam and used an R.A.F. 15 aerofoil, with an aspect ratio of 6.54.
Variants
The glider was later converted into a dual control training glider.
Where you'll see it
It crashed at the start of its first competitive flight. Only one was built.
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