Scintex ML 250 Rubis
Scintex-Aviation · France · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Scintex ML 250 Rubis was a French civil utility aircraft of the 1960s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane seating three or four
- Single Lycoming O-540 engine
- Civil utility aircraft
A low-wing monoplane powered by a single Lycoming O-540-A1D5 engine. It is 7.75 m long with a wingspan of 10.25 m.
Specifications
- The Scintex ML 250 Rubis has a length of 7.75 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.25 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 315 km/h (196 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 3 June 1962 and entered service in 1964. It was developed from the Scintex ML 145.
Variants
The Rubis was developed from the ML 145, and eight were built.
Where you'll see it
It was used mainly by private owners and could carry three to four passengers.
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