Militi M.B.2 Leonardo
Bruno Militi · Italy · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Militi M.B.2 Leonardo is an Italian single-seat powered flying-boat glider designed and built by Bruno Militi.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.91 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat powered flying-boat glider
- Parasol wing
- Pusher engine driven by a modified Panhard car engine
A parasol-winged flying-boat glider 5.91 m long with an 8.14 m span.
Specifications
- The Militi M.B.2 Leonardo has a length of 5.91 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.14 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 116 km/h (72 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Militi M.B.1 and first flew on 21 June 1970.
Variants
It was developed from the M.B.1. It is powered by a modified Panhard two-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled car engine of 42 hp.
Where you'll see it
It has a maximum speed of 116 km/h, a range of 200 km and a ceiling of 4,000 m.
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