MÁVAG Weiss WM-21 Sólyom
MÁVAG / Manfred Weiss Works · Hungary · first flew 1938 · light aircraft
The WM-21 Sólyom (Falcon) was a Hungarian two-seat high-wing monoplane used primarily as a reconnaissance and training aircraft in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.26 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Hungarian high-wing monoplane trainer of the late 1930s
- Fixed undercarriage with spatted mainwheels
- Fabric-covered wooden structure typical of interwar Hungarian design
Strut-braced high-wing monoplane with a radial engine, fixed spatted undercarriage, and an enclosed tandem cockpit — a typical interwar utility design.
Specifications
- The MÁVAG Weiss WM-21 Sólyom has a length of 8.26 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.5 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by the Manfred Weiss Works and produced by MÁVAG, the Sólyom entered service with the Royal Hungarian Air Force around 1938–1939. It was used for liaison, observation, and advanced training duties during the early years of the Second World War.
Variants
Small production numbers were built, with minor engine and equipment variants; the type was relatively quickly superseded by more modern aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Royal Hungarian Air Force on the Eastern Front in limited reconnaissance and liaison roles before being withdrawn from front-line service.
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