MDM MDM-1 Fox

MDM-1 Fox
MDM-1 Fox
General information
Type	Aerobatic glider
National origin	Poland
Manufacturer	Margański & Mysłowski
Designer	Edward Margański
Number built	53 (+3 in construction)
History
Manufactured	1994-present
Introduction date	1993
First flight	1993

The MDM MDM-1 Fox is a Polish, composite mid-wing two-seater aerobatic glider with fixed undercarriage and conventional tail unit.

This sailplane was first displayed at the World Glider Aerobatic Championships in Venlo, Netherlands, 1993, where Jerzy Makula flew it to win the World Championship. Shortly after the Championships ended, promotional flights were arranged to enable top pilots to fly this aircraft. The Fox has since had several successes at other international competitions.^[1]^[2]

Production stopped in 2005 after 36 gliders had been built; since 2011, however, production has been resumed.

Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: Two
Length: 7.38 m (24 ft 2.6 in)
Wingspan: 14.00 m (45 ft 11.2 in)
Wing area: 12.3 m² (132.4 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 15.9
Empty weight: 345 kg (761 lb)
Gross weight: 525 kg (1,157 lb)

Performance

Maximum speed: 281 km/h (175 mph, 152 kn)
Stall speed: 84 km/h (53 mph, 46 kn)
g limits: +9.0/-6.0 (one occupant), +7.0/-5.0 (two occupants)
Maximum glide ratio: 30
Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)

References

^ World and European Glider Aerobatic Championships - accessed 2008-08-05
^ MDM-1 Fox website by Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze Sp. z o. o. - accessed 2008-03-21

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[E+WGAC-1] World and European Glider Aerobatic Championships - accessed 2008-08-05

[MDM-1_Fox-2] MDM-1 Fox website by Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze Sp. z o. o. - accessed 2008-03-21

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