Miles M.100 Student
Miles Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1957 · light aircraft
The Miles M.100 Student was a lightweight jet trainer built as a private venture by F.G. and George Miles, with development started in 1953.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Twin tail fins
- Single Turboméca Marboré jet engine
It is a two-seat, side-by-side, all-metal jet trainer powered by a Blackburn-built Turboméca Marboré IIA. Fuel is carried in four wing tanks.
Specifications
- The Miles M.100 Student has a length of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.89 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 480 km/h (298 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 15 May 1957. It was promoted as a British Royal Air Force trainer but failed to enter production.
Variants
A single prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter service. The single aircraft is preserved at the Museum of Berkshire Aviation.
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