Baker MB-1 Delta Kitten

For the similar named Martin Aircraft, see Martin MB-1.
MB-1 Delta Kitten
Role Experimental aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Baker Air Research
Designer Marion Baker
First flight 1960




The Baker MB-1 is a 45 degree delta winged experimental aircraft designed to maximize use of its 85 hp (63 kW) engine and experiment with delta-winged design.[1]

Design and development

The prototype was built around the remains of a wrecked Cessna 140 using its engine, propeller, and wheels.[2] The landing gear were fashioned from truck springs. The controls are conventional with the elevator in the center of the delta's trailing edge and ailerons outboard operated by push-pull tubes.[3] Plans for the aircraft were available for homebuilt construction.[4]

Specifications

Data from Sport Aviation January 1962

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

Notes

  1. Sport Aviation. July 1960. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Aerofiles
  3. Marion Baker (January 1962). "The Story Of My Delta-Winged Airplane". Sport Aviation.
  4. Air Trails: 80. Winter 1971. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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