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Aviation History
1947
1947 - 0248.PDF
iv. Advertisements FLIGHT FEBRUARY 13TH, An all-metal monoplane with tricycle undercarriage. Accom- modation for pilot, co-pilot or wireless operator, and 4 to 7 passengers ; or pilot and up to 8 passengers. Powered by two de Havilland Gipsy Queen 51 engines driving constant speed propellers, and giving an eco- nomical cruising speed of 160 m.p.h. Equally suitable as air liner, for charter or hire, luxury private travel, as a freighter or an ambulance. Unobstructed view of the ground from all seats. Cabin bulkheads, panelling and fittings easily removed and re- placed. Special attention to accessibility and ease of mainten- ance, using interchangeable units. 6 ft. headroom in a 5/ff seat air liner The design of the Percival Merganser provides the outstanding advantage of 6 ft. headroom in the centre aisle of the cabin. This, in conjunction with the very low loading line and level floor, permits passengers to reach and leave their seats in comfort. The Merganser is designed for maximum passenger comfort and is exception- ally roomy, providing 54 cu. ft. of space per passenger when used as an 8-seater and 87 cu. ft. as a 5-seater. s**j^ When the Merganser is used as a freighter, the large main door, with a maximum opening of 5 ft. deep by 4 ft. wide, together with a loading door measuring 4 ft. deep by 3 ft. wide, permit continuous loading and unloading. Payload: 1350 lbs. for 800 miles, 1825 lbs. for 300 miles. PERCEVAL MERGANSER PERCIVAL AIRCRAFT LIMITED, LUTON AIRPORT, ENGLAND • AMD TORONTO, CANADA
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