Miles M.38 Messenger

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Miles_M.38_Messenger
GPTKB entity
Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:controls elevator
rudder
aileron
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Miles_Aircraft_Ltd.
easy handling
good visibility
tricycle landing gear
high-wing configuration
low drag design
gptkbp:engineType inline engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1946
1946-07-01
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 100 liters
gptkbp:headlights conventional tail
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used in various roles
contributed to general aviation growth
popular among private owners
post-war light aircraft development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Miles M.38 Messenger
gptkbp:introduced 1946
gptkbp:landingGear tailwheel
gptkbp:length 8.23 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Miles_Aircraft
gptkbp:maxSpeed 180 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 1,200 kg
gptkbp:notableUsers private pilots
flight schools
flying clubs
air taxi services
aerial survey companies
gptkbp:numberBuilt approximately 100
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 4
gptkbp:productionYears 1946-1950
gptkbp:propulsion two-bladed propeller
gptkbp:range 800 km
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:role light aircraft
gptkbp:services 4,500 m
gptkbp:type civil aircraft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Miles_M.39_Messenger
gptkbp:weight 800 kg
gptkbp:wingArea 15.5 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 11.58 m