CVT M-300
The CVT M-300 was a single-seat glider designed and built in Italy from 1967.
| CVT M-300 | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Glider |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Centro di Volo a Vela |
| Designer | Alberto Morelli |
| First flight | April 1968 |
| Number built | 2 |
Development
Designed by Alberto Morelli this single seat high performance standard class glider was intended for competition flying, record breaking and club use. Advanced constructional techniques used for the, plywood skinned, Aluminium Alloy sparred, M-300 wings ensured accurate surfaces with high quality surface finish. The fuselage was conventionally built using wooden frames, plywood skinning with a glass fibre nose cone, and integral swept fin which supported the narrow chord all-flying tailplane. Two prototypes were built with the first flight taking place in April 1968.
Specifications (M-300)
Data from Coates, Andrew. “Jane's World Sailplanes & Motor Gliders new edition”. London, Jane's. 1980. ISBN 0-7106-0017-8
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 6.39 m (20 ft 11.5 in)
- Wingspan: 15 m (49 ft 2.5 in)
- Wing area: 9.16 m2 (98.6 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 24.7:1
- Empty weight: 190 kg (419 lb)
- Gross weight: 300 kg (661 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (155 mph, 135 kn)
- Stall speed: 71 km/h (44.3 mph, 38.5 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 38
- Rate of sink: 0.62 m/s (120 ft/min)
See also
Related development
- CVT M-100 single-seat glider
- CVT M-200 two-seat glider
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Pilatus B-4
- Schneider ES-60 Boomerang single-seat glider designed and built in Australia
Related lists
References
- Coates, Andrew. “Jane's World Sailplanes & Motor Gliders new edition”. London, Jane's. 1980. ISBN 0-7106-0017-8
- Taylor, J. H. (ed) (1989) Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. Studio Editions: London. p. 29