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BFW M.17

General Aviation · Interwar (1919–1938)

BFW M.17 — General Aviation
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The M 17 was a German single-engine high-wing sports monoplane. It was designed by Willy Messerschmitt in 1925 in Bamberg. This aircraft won many competitions and allowed Willy Messerschmitt to build his first factory.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
1× 2-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
Thrust / Power
29 hp
Length (ft)
19
Wingspan (ft)
38
Empty Weight (lb)
410
MTOW (lb)
816
Service Ceiling (ft)
13123
Range (mi)
373
Max Speed (mph)
87