MSrE M-19
MSrE · Hungary · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The MSrE M-19, also known as the Rubik R-02 after its designer Ernő Rubik, was a sport aircraft built in Hungary in 1937.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane with elliptical wing planform
- Tandem seats under a streamlined fully enclosed canopy
- Main wheels covered with spats on a fixed tailskid undercarriage
A sport monoplane with a streamlined canopy, spatted wheels and an elliptical wing.
Specifications
- The MSrE M-19 has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.2 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Sándor Geönczy initially worked with Rubik on the project but died before it was completed. A single prototype was built.
Variants
Only one was built, powered by a 130 hp de Havilland Gipsy Major.
Where you'll see it
It was displayed at Budapest's International Fair in May 1937. On 1 July, on its second test flight, it rolled over and killed pilot István Dobos. Rebuilt, it flew for a few more years and took part in international competitions before being burned at the end of 1942.
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