| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Type | Meller-I |
| Year | 1913 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Engines | 1*100hp Gnome-Monosaupape |
| Length | 8.1m |
| Wingspan | 13.7m |
| Wing area | 35.0m2 |
| Empty weight | 460kg |
| Loaded weight | 710kg |
| Wing Load (kg/m2) | 20.3 |
| Power load (kg/hp) | 7.1 |
Meller-II, Dux
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The first Russian aircraft to be equipped with folding wings for transportation purposes.
Biplane similar to Farman-XVI, but with modified tail - it was partially covered with fabric. During 1913 military aircraft contest tail was replaced by standard one from Farman-XVI.
The Meller-II page will not be complete without following fact: It was Meller-II (pilot A.M.Gaber-Vlynskij) that managed to drop its engine on the Sikorsky "Russky Vitjaz", damaging it badly. Gaber-Vlynskij landed his 'reliable single-engined light aircraft' safely...
References:
- "History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.1 p.105;
