Parnall Parasol
Parnall · United Kingdom · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Parnall Parasol was an experimental parasol-winged British aircraft designed to measure the aerodynamic forces on wings in flight.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Parasol wing mounted above the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing mounted above the fuselage
- Single engine in the nose
- Crew of two
A single-engined monoplane with its wing carried above the fuselage in the parasol style, with a crew of two.
Specifications
- The Parnall Parasol has a length of 9.25 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Two were built and flown in the early 1930s, and the first flew in 1930. They were made for aerodynamic research.
Variants
There were no production variants: two experimental aircraft were built.
Where you'll see it
A 226 hp engine gave a maximum speed of 118 mph. It could climb to 8,000 ft in 12.4 minutes.
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