Moswey III

Moswey III
Role Glider
National origin Switzerland
Manufacturer Moswey Segelflugzeug-Werke
Designer Georg Mueller
Introduction 1938
Status Production completed
Number built more than 30


The Moswey III is a Swiss mid-wing, single-seat, gull winged glider that was designed by Georg Mueller and produced by Moswey Segelflugzeug-Werke.[1][2]

Design and development

The Moswey series of gliders was developed prior to the Second World War in 1938. The third model was the first one to achieve full production status.[1]

The aircraft is built from wood. The fuselage is a monocoque design, while the wings and tail surfaces are a wooden frame covered in doped aircraft fabric covering. The fuselage is of a hexagonal section forward and a diamond section aft. The fuselage is built upon a main keel beam that also contains the control runs. The 14.0 m (45.9 ft) span wing is a gulled design, employing a Goettingen 535 airfoil, with air brakes for glidepath control. The structure is stressed for aerobatics at +/-12g.[1][3]

The Moswey III was constructed by building the fuselage around a large tube, which was then removed after construction.[1]

The cockpit is noted for its small dimensions, with the wing roots providing the pilot's shoulder and elbow room.[1]

The Moswey III was not type certified and at least 30 were built.[1][2]

Operational history

One Moswey III was imported into the United States and remains on the Federal Aviation Administration aircraft registry in the Experimental - Racing/Exhibition category.[1][2]

Specifications (Moswey III)

Data from Soaring[1]

General characteristics

Performance

See also


Related lists

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 93, Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499-920
  2. 1 2 3 Federal Aviation Administration (July 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results N379HB". Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  3. ↑ Lednicer, David (2010). "The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage". Retrieved 1 July 2011.
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