Messerschmitt M 28
Messerschmitt · Germany · first flew 1931 · transport aircraft
The Messerschmitt M 28 was a German single-engine light transport monoplane produced in the early 1930s, designed to carry small groups of passengers efficiently. It represents Messerschmitt's commercial aircraft work before his famous fighter designs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early 1930s German single-engine light transport monoplane
- Low-wing design from Messerschmitt before the Bf 109 era
- Cabin monoplane for four to five passengers
A clean low-wing monoplane with a single nose-mounted radial engine and enclosed passenger cabin; typical of German commercial aircraft design of the early 1930s.
Specifications
- The Messerschmitt M 28 has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.5 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2 pilots, 4 passengers.
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History
Developed in 1931 at the Bayerische Flugzeugwerke, the M 28 was one of several commercial transport designs Messerschmitt produced during the Weimar Republic era. It was used for passenger transport and mail carrying in Germany.
Variants
Limited production; no significantly distinct variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Used by German civil operators for passenger and mail transport in the early 1930s.
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