Messier experimental aircraft
Messier · France · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
This aircraft, Messier's only aircraft and unnamed, was a one-off built to show the advantage of undercarriage retraction and the practicality of a bicycle wheel arrangement.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing single-engined tractor monoplane
- Retractable undercarriage
- Bicycle wheel arrangement
A low-wing single-seat monoplane with a bicycle-style retractable undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Messier experimental aircraft has a length of 8.1 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.56 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 318 km/h (198 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 24 April 1934. It was powered by a 250 hp Hispano-Suiza 6Mb V-6 engine driving a three-bladed propeller.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a demonstrator and an experimental one-off.
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