MILES KESTREL:
The Miles M.9 Kestrel was a single private-venture prototype advanced
trainer of wooden construction, inspired by specification T.6/36, powered
by 745 hp R-R Kestrel XVI and first flown as U-5 (registration G-AEOC
not used) on June 3, 1937. Successively modified, then acquired by Air
Ministry in October 1938 for official trials, marked N3300. Provided basis
for productionised M.9A Master, and used until 1943 for investigation
of wing slots and slats.
Max speed, 296 mph (476 km/h).
Gross weight, 5,340 Ib (2,422 kg). Span, 39 ft 0 in (11.88m). Length,
30ft 6 in (9.29 m).
