Meyers MAC-145
Meyers Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Meyers MAC-125 is a light sport aircraft developed in the United States in 1947 and produced in a small series as the MAC-145.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing all-metal cantilever monoplane
- Side-by-side seats for two in a fully enclosed cabin
- Retractable main undercarriage and a steerable tailwheel
The framework of welded steel tube from the firewall to the rear of the cabin is surrounded by a conventional monocoque fuselage.
Specifications
- The Meyers MAC-145 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 267 km/h (166 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first prototype was lost during spin testing for certification, with Al Meyers parachuting to safety. Its steel inner structure was salvaged to build the second prototype, which achieved certification.
Variants
The MAC-125 had a 125 hp engine; the MAC-145 production model had a 145 hp engine and a larger tail fin. The Micco SP20 of 1997 was a highly modified version.
Where you'll see it
Only twenty MAC-145s were built, each to a specific customer order, until 1955 when the four-seat Meyers 200 was certified. The type certificate later passed to the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
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