Miles Mercury
Miles Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1941 · light aircraft
The Miles Mercury was a British single-engine light aircraft produced by Miles Aircraft during the Second World War as a fast touring and communications aircraft. It used Miles' characteristic wooden construction techniques.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.32 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- 1940s British single-engine light aircraft
- Low-wing monoplane from Miles Aircraft
- Simple wooden construction trainer/tourer
A clean low-wing monoplane with typical Miles Aircraft styling — wooden construction, rounded wingtips, and a neat cowled piston engine.
Specifications
- The Miles Mercury has a length of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.35 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 256 km/h (159 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Developed in 1941, the Mercury was intended as a fast private-owner tourer and communications type. The wartime context limited civil orders, and only a small number were completed.
Variants
A limited production run with no significantly distinct variants; individual aircraft may have differed in engine fits.
Where you'll see it
Used in small numbers for communications and private flying; not widely adopted by the RAF or any major operator.
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