Mitchell U-2 Superwing

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The Mitchell U-2 Superwing is an American tailless ultralight aircraft that was designed by Don Mitchell for amateur construction.

Design and development

Although the aircraft was designed before the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules came into force, the U-2 Superwing complies with them anyway (including the category's maximum empty weight of ). The aircraft has a standard empty weight of . It features a cantilever mid-wing, a single-seat enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The U-2 is a development of the high-wing B-10.

The U-2 can accept a variety of engines ranging from mounted in pusher configuration.

Operational history

A pilot flying a U-2 set the World Record Altitude for Class C1 (single-engine land aircraft not exceeding gross weight) in 1984 when he flew to .

Specifications (U-2)

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