The Whitney Straight design was
so popular, that Miles decided
to take advantage of this and
improve it even further, whilst
maintaining the standard of
quality and its general form.
In 1938, they produced an
improved model, incorporating
all the features which
experience with the Whitney
Straight had shown to be
desirable.
The new model, which was named
the Monarch, had an additional
seat and was luxuriously
finished both internally and
externally, embodying such
refinements as a fool-proof
glide-control and a special
one-piece moulded windscreen of
increased depth. The wings,
which did not fold for stowage,
were interchangeable with those
of the Magister, which was then
in full production.
Numerous Monarchs were built and
sold, but Service demands for
the Master I trainer prevented
production in sufficient numbers
to meet the great demand. The
Monarch, however, together with
the Whitney Straight, gave
excellent war service on R.A.F.
communication duties, and many
of both types were still in
operation in 1944.
Design Company
|
Phillips & Powis Aircraft Ltd |
First Flight: |
21 February 1938 |
M.17 Monarch: |
11 - Phillips & Powis, Woodley |
Type Specification |
Applies to: |
Miles M.17 Monarch |
Type: |
Cabin monoplane, to replace
Whitney Straight |
Wing: |
Low wing cantilever monoplane
of spruce structure covered in
plywood. Centre section has no
dihedral and is of constant
section, outer sections have
dihedral and taper towards the
tip. Split flaps fitted as
standard |
Fuselage: |
Fuselage of spruce structure
with plywood covering
|
Tail Unit: |
Cantilever tailplane with
elevator at top of fuselage
with single fin and rudder
|
Landing Gear: |
Fixed main wheels in fairings
beneath wing. Tail wheel
|
Power Plant: |
One 130 hp de Havilland Gipsy
Major in nose |
Accommodation: |
Seats for three in enclosed
cabin |
Dimensions |
Span: |
35 ft 7 in |
Length: |
26 ft |
Height: |
8
ft 9 in |
Wing Area: |
180 sq ft |
Weights |
Empty: |
1,390 lb |
All-up: |
2,150 lb |
Performance |
Max Speed: |
140 mph |
Rate of Climb: |
850 ft/min |
Service Ceiling: |
17,400 ft |
Range: |
910 miles |
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