Martinsyde Semiquaver
Civilian
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Named with musical whimsy, the Martinsyde Semiquaver was a 1920 British racing aircraft that punched above its diminutive 5.9-by-6.1-meter proportions. With a single engine, it achieved 259 km/h, demonstrating that pure speed was attainable through refinement and lightness.
Specifications
- Role
- Racing aircraft
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1920
- Length
- 5.9 m
- Wingspan
- 6.1 m
- Max speed
- 259 km/h