Short S.7 Mussel
Short Brothers · United Kingdom · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Short S.7 Mussel was a single-engined two-seat monoplane built to test the performance of Short duralumin monocoque floats.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.32 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane on duralumin floats
- Two seats
- Single Cirrus inline engine
A low-wing floatplane with a four-cylinder ADC Cirrus I engine and a top speed of 82 mph.
Specifications
- The Short S.7 Mussel has a length of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 132 km/h (82 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 6 April 1926.
Variants
Two were built, the Mussel I and the Mussel II.
Where you'll see it
The Mussel II's last flight was in September 1933.
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