Messerschmitt M 17
Messerschmitt · Germany · first flew 1925 · light aircraft
The Messerschmitt M 17 was an early German high-wing light touring monoplane, representing one of Willy Messerschmitt's first commercially successful designs. It demonstrated the clean aerodynamic thinking that would characterise all of his later work.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early Messerschmitt high-wing light monoplane from 1925
- Parasol or shoulder-wing layout with single piston engine
- One of Willy Messerschmitt's first successful designs
Small high-wing strut-braced monoplane with a flat-four engine, fixed undercarriage, and side-by-side seating; the tapered wing is braced by V-struts from the lower fuselage.
Specifications
- The Messerschmitt M 17 has a length of 5.85 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1925, the M 17 was produced in small numbers and used for touring and sport flying. Its light construction and pleasant handling attracted attention, helping establish Messerschmitt's reputation as a designer before his later military projects.
Variants
Only a small series was built; the type led directly to the slightly larger M 18 and subsequent Messerschmitt touring aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Used by private owners and flying clubs in Germany during the late 1920s; no military service.
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