Solar MS-1
Solar Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1930 · airliner
The Solar MS-1 was an American all-metal sesquiplane airliner built in 1930. It was a prototype designed by William L. Lewis.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Sesquiplane with a lower wing far smaller than the upper
- All-metal construction
- Upper span of 56 ft 6 in against a lower span of 18 ft
Look for a small airliner with a large upper wing and a stub lower wing.
Specifications
- The Solar MS-1 has a length of 10.95 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.23 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the Prudden SE-1 and first flew on 21 January 1930.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
It carried eight passengers with a crew of two, powered by a 420 hp nine-cylinder radial engine. The type was abandoned.
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