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BFW M.23

BFW M.23

The BFW M.23, sometimes known as the Messerschmitt M 23, was a 1920s two-seat sporting aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt, and produced by Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (BFW). Examples won several prestigious races in 1929 and 1930.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Messerschmitt
Country of origin
German Reich
First flight
1928-01-01

Specifications

Cruise speed
100 kt
Max speed
100 kt
Range
540 nm
Service ceiling
23,000 ft
Max takeoff weight
1,477 lb
Empty weight
816 lb
Powerplant
Siemens Sh 14
Engines
1
Seats
2
Length
20.8 ft
Wingspan
38.7 ft
Height
7.5 ft
Number built
100

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.