Mylius My 102 Tornado
Mylius Aircraft · Germany · first flew 1973 · light aircraft
The Mylius My 102 Tornado is a German single-seat aerobatic monoplane designed by Hermann Mylius, a former Bölkow engineer, and first flown on 7 July 1973. Stressed to ±8g and powered by an inverted-flight Lycoming, it was intended as a competition aerobatic aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Very compact single-seat aerobatic monoplane with a short fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Very compact single-seat aerobatic monoplane with a short fuselage
- Low-mounted tapered wing with prominent dihedral
- Lycoming AEIO-360 with inverted flight system — aerobatic specification
The very short, stocky fuselage paired with a moderately short tapered wing gives the My 102 a compact, muscular appearance typical of purpose-built competition aerobatic monoplanes of the 1970s.
Specifications
- The Mylius My 102 Tornado has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.1 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 322 km/h (200 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Derived conceptually from the MBB Bo 209 Monsun but smaller and optimised for aerobatics, the My 102 attracted interest from MBB as a potential production type briefly considered as the Bo 210. Two aircraft were built but no series production followed.
Variants
Two prototypes were completed; the proposed Bo 210 production version was not realised.
Where you'll see it
Used solely for aerobatic demonstration and development flying; never entered civil or military service.
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