Stemal III
Stefan Malinowski · Poland · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
The Stemal III was a parasol-wing test bed for a wing with variable camber, intended to increase the speed range of aircraft and to lower landing speeds.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Wing with variable camber
- Based on a Nieuport 80
A parasol monoplane powered by a 110 hp Le Rhône nine-cylinder rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Stemal III has a length of 7.15 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Stefan Malinowski, based on a Nieuport 80, and first flew in late August 1922.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
Changing the camber shortened the take-off run from 60 m to 30 m and the landing run from 70 m to 35 m.
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