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Martinsyde Semiquaver

Civilian
Martinsyde Semiquaver

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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.

Specifiche tecniche

Ruolo
Racing aircraft
Origine
United Kingdom
Motori
1
Primo volo
1920
Lunghezza
5,9 m
Apertura alare
6,1 m
Velocità massima
259 km/h