Peyret-Mauboussin PM XI
Peyret-Mauboussin · France · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Peyret-Mauboussin PM XI was a French two-seat high-wing touring and sporting aircraft of wooden construction. It was an enlarged and more powerful derivative of the single-seat PM X.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | High-wing monoplane with a one-piece cantilever tapered wing resting on the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane with a one-piece cantilever tapered wing resting on the fuselage
- Elliptical wing tips and an aspect ratio of 9.5
- Wing turns through 90 degrees to lie along the fuselage for storage, with the hinged vertical tail folding down
A compact wooden high-wing monoplane with side-by-side seating in an enclosed cabin under the wing and a rectangular-section fuselage ending in a vertical rudder post.
Specifications
- The Peyret-Mauboussin PM XI has a length of 5.5 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.75 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Two aircraft were built, and the first made its maiden flight on 9 July 1930. They were used in trials and competitive races, and one was flown from Paris to Saigon in ten days in December 1932.
Variants
Only the PM XI was built in this form, with a single 40 hp Salmson 9Ad nine-cylinder radial. Quantity production was never established.
Where you'll see it
The two aircraft were subjected to trials and tests and entered into races. One long-distance flight from Paris to Saigon covered about 10,500 km.
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