Aeromere M-100

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The Aeromere M-100 was a single-seat sailplane designed in response to a 1956 competition sponsored by the Aero Club d'Italia for a low-cost training glider. The winning design, by Prof. Ing. Piero Morelli, was put into production the following year. As originally designed, the M-100 was of conventional, high-wing sailplane configuration, with a stubby T-tail.

In 1958, the FAI published the new Standard Class rules for sailplanes, and since the M-100 was close to this specification, the design was modified to comply. This involved numerous changes to the wing, including lengthening and thickening the structure, and adding more and larger spoilers. The tail unit was revised too, and given a conventional fin. This version was designated the M-100S.

[edit] Specifications (M-100S)

[edit] General characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Length: 6.46 m (21 ft 2 in)
• Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 2 in)
• Height: m ( ft in)
• Wing area: 13.1 m² (141 ft²)
• Aspect ratio: 17:1
• Empty weight: 210 kg (460 lb)
• Maximum weight: 315 kg (690 lb)

[edit] Performance

• Maximum speed: 205 km/h mph (128 km/h)
• Maximum glide ratio:
• Rate of sink: 39 m/min (128 ft/min)

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[edit] References

• Taylor, J. H. (ed) (1989) Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. Studio Editions: London. p. 29
• Historical Aircraft Group, Italy website