Miller WM-2
Homebuilt · United States · first flew 1972 · light aircraft
The Miller WM-2 was a single-seat sport aircraft designed in the United States in the early 1970s and marketed for home building.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Long span of 12.19 metres on a 6.1 metre fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single-seat low-wing sport aircraft
- Long span of 12.19 metres on a 6.1 metre fuselage
- Single tractor engine
Look for a small single-seat low-wing monoplane with a very long, narrow wing and a 65 hp engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Miller WM-2 has a length of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.19 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 219 km/h (136 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by William Terry Miller and first flew in August 1972. It used modified NACA laminar-flow sections and a 65 hp Continental A65 engine.
Variants
The WM-2 was offered to home builders as a single-seat design with a 65 hp Continental A65 engine.
Where you'll see it
The WM-2 was marketed to home builders rather than built by a manufacturer.
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