Mitchell U-2 Superwing
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The Mitchell U-2 Superwing is an American tailless ultralight aircraft that was designed by Don Mitchell for amateur construction.[1]
Design and development
Although the aircraft was designed before the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules came into force, the U-2 Superwing complies with them anyway (including the category's maximum empty weight of Script error: No such module "convert".). The aircraft has a standard empty weight of Script error: No such module "convert".. It features a cantilever mid-wing, a single-seat enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The U-2 is a development of the high-wing B-10.[1]
The aircraft fuselage is made from welded steel tube, while the wing is of wood and foam, with doped aircraft fabric covering. Its Script error: No such module "convert". span wing employs a modified Wortmann FX05-191 airfoil. The flight controls are unconventional; pitch and roll are controlled by elevons and yaw is controlled by the wing tip rudders. The main landing gear has suspension and the nose wheel is steerable and equipped with a brake.[1][2]
The U-2 can accept a variety of engines ranging from Script error: No such module "convert". mounted in pusher configuration.[3]
Operational history
A pilot flying a U-2 set the World Record Altitude for Class C1 (single-engine land aircraft not exceeding Script error: No such module "convert". gross weight) in 1984 when he flew to Script error: No such module "convert"..[4]
Specifications (U-2)
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General characteristics
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See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
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- ↑ a b c d Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page E-259. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Template:ISBN
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- ↑ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 137. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
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External links
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