Mooney M-18 Mite
Mooney Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
A low-wing, single-seat monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.49 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing single-seat monoplane
- Retractable tricycle landing gear
- Very small, only about 5.5 m long
A tiny low-wing single-seater with a tricycle undercarriage that retracts.
Specifications
- The Mooney M-18 Mite has a length of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.15 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 222 km/h (138 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Al Mooney, it was intended as a personal airplane for fighter pilots returning from the Second World War, and first flew in 1947.
Variants
The Crosley-engined M-18 gave way to the M-18L and M-18C.
Where you'll see it
It was produced from 1947 to 1954 and 283 were built.
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