Mitchell Kittiwake
Mitchell-Procter Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1967 · light aircraft
The Mitchell Kittiwake is a British single-engined sporting aircraft designed for amateur building.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.97 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small low-wing amateur-built sports aircraft
- Single piston engine in the nose
- Plans were available for one-seat and two-seat versions
A low-wing sports aircraft with a Continental O-200 engine and a top speed of about 131 mph.
Specifications
- The Mitchell Kittiwake has a length of 5.97 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 211 km/h (131 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Mitchell-Procter Kittiwake I first flew in May 1967. C. G. B. Mitchell designed it.
Variants
Plans existed for single-seat and two-seat versions. Procter Aircraft separately designed a larger two-seat development, the Procter Petrel.
Where you'll see it
Only four were constructed.
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