Paumier MP2 Baladin
Paumier · France · first flew 1961 · light aircraft
The Paumier MP2 Baladin is a French-built light sporting aircraft of the 1960s, designed and constructed by Maurice Paumier.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing two-seat side-by-side sporting monoplane
- Retractable tricycle undercarriage
- Large wingtip endplate that slides rearward to give access to the fuel filler
A wooden aircraft with plywood- and fabric-covered wings and a one-piece all-moving tailplane. A 90 hp Continental C90 gave it a top speed of 158 mph.
Specifications
- The Paumier MP2 Baladin has a length of 5.95 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 255 km/h (158 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype F-PJKV first flew in early 1961. It was advanced for amateur construction of its day, with a variable-pitch airscrew, landing flaps and a retractable tricycle undercarriage.
Variants
A second example, F-PPPC, was built.
Where you'll see it
The prototype has had a series of private owners and was still operational near Paris in early 2009.
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