Velie Monocoupe
Mono Aircraft Division of Velie Motor Corporation · United States · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Velie Monocoupe was an American general aviation aircraft built from 1927 to 1929 by the Mono-Aircraft Corp, a division of Velie Motors Corporation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing single-engine monoplane
- Five-cylinder air-cooled radial engine
- Two-seat cabin
A small two-seat monoplane with an enclosed side-by-side cabin and a radial engine.
Specifications
- The Velie Monocoupe has a length of 6 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.1 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was manufactured from 1927 to 1929 and its first flight is dated 1928.
Variants
It was powered by a Velie five-cylinder air-cooled radial.
Where you'll see it
It was a two-seat sport aircraft.
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