Schmeidler SN.2
Breslau Technical College · Germany · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Schmeidler SN.2 was a low-powered single-seat aircraft designed in Germany in the 1930s. It tested whether trailing-edge wing extensions could lower minimum flight speed without a high-speed drag penalty.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Cantilever high wing with a variable trailing edge that extends to increase chord
- Short, broad slotted ailerons reaching behind the trailing edge
- Five-cylinder radial engine with cylinder heads projecting through a domed cowling
Look for a small single-seat high-wing monoplane with a radial engine under a domed cowling. The tailplane and fin are semi-circular and the wing has slotted trailing-edge extensions.
Specifications
- The Schmeidler SN.2 has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.4 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed and built by Werner Schmeidler and Neumann at the Breslau Technical College. Flown by Wolf Hirth, it first flew on 12 January 1932 at Breslau.
Variants
There was a single aircraft, powered by a 45 hp BMW X radial. Its undercarriage was later changed from inclined to vertical shock absorber struts.
Where you'll see it
Tests showed that opening the wing fully halved the take-off distance. It was demonstrated at Tempelhof in 1932, shown at the DELA exhibition in Berlin, and remained in action until at least 1934.
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