MILES X-MINOR
- The MIles M.30 X-Minor was a flying-scale model to
investigate blended (aerofoil-section) fuselage/wing design planned for
a series of large commercial transport aircraft projects, from X-l in
1936 to X-l5 in 1944 (the latter proposed to Specification 2/44 in competition
with Bristol Brabazon). Powered by two 130 hp DH Gipsy Major I Srs I engines,
two-seat M.30 (U-0233) was too small to represent all full-scale X features,
but provided useful data following first flight in February 1942, until
later becoming instructional airframe at company's Aeronautical Technical
School. In the course of testing, span was increased to 38 ft 6 in (11.73
m).
Empty weight, 2,710 Ib (1,229
kg). Gross weight, 4,240 Ib (1,923 kg). Span (original), 33ft 0 in (10.06
m). Length, 26ft 3 in (8.00 m).
