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M.5 Sparrowhawk

Miles Aircraft Limited · Single-seat racing monoplane · Interwar (1919–1938)

M.5 Sparrowhawk — Single-seat racing monoplane
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The Miles M.5 Sparrowhawk was a 1930s British single-seat racing and touring monoplane designed by Miles Aircraft Limited.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Manufacturer
Miles Aircraft Limited
Primary Role
Single-seat racing monoplane
Service Entry
1935
Produced
1935–1936
Engine
de Havilland Gipsy Major piston engine
Thrust / Power
147 hp
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
28
Empty Weight (lb)
1080
MTOW (lb)
1750
Service Ceiling (ft)
12470
Range (mi)
415
Max Speed (mph)
180