Merville D.63
Helice G. Merville · France · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Merville D.63 was a modification of the Druine D.62 Condor with a nosewheel undercarriage, modified fin and French engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Nosewheel undercarriage
- Two seats side by side
- Potez 4E-20 flat-four engine
Look for a small low-wing two-seat trainer on a nosewheel undercarriage, derived from the Druine Condor.
Specifications
- The Merville D.63 has a length of 6.75 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.38 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 215 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It flew on 23 March 1962. It was designed by Andre Merville.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a side-by-side two-seat trainer. A 105 hp Potez 4E-20 flat-four engine powered it.
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