Short Early monoplane Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Short Brothers Ltd

First Flight:

24 February 1912

M2:

1 - Short

Double Dirty:

1 - Short

Type Specification

Applies to:

Short M2

Type:

Monoplane to Short design

Wing:

Braced monoplane of wood and fabric construction. Wing warping used instead of ailerons

Fuselage:

Wooden structure with wire bracing. Forward fuselage covered in fabric

Tail Unit:

Braced tailplane under fuselage with elevator. Balanced rudder attached to end of fuselage

Landing Gear:

Cross axle type with twin wheels

Power Plant:

One 50 hp Gnome engine in nose

Accommodation:

Single seat for pilot in open cockpit above the wing

Span:

29 ft 3 in

Length:

25 ft

Height:

Unknown

Wing Area:

165 sq ft

Empty:

Unknown

Speed:

55 mph

Preserved in British Museums

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