Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger – Fotografije & Video

V Sperry Messenger je bil ameriški enosedežni dvokrilec, ki ga je zasnoval Alfred V. Verville, ki je delal za inženirski oddelek letalske službe vojske Združenih držav Amerike (USAAS) in ga je zgradila po pogodbi s podjetjem Sperry Aircraft Company iz Farmingdalea v New Yorku. Letalo je bilo kasneje imenovano M-1 in MAT s strani USAAS. Sperry je med letoma 1920 in 1926 izdelal približno 50 Messengerjev in civilno dvosedežno različico, Sport Plane. Letalo je bilo prvo, ki je med letom vzpostavilo stik med letalom in zračno ladjo.

Vir: Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger na Wikipediji

V Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger was a small and simple biplane that was designed for communication and experimentation purposes by the United States Army Air Service in the early 1920s. It was powered by a 60 hp Lawrance L-4 radial engine and had a top speed of 96.7 mph. The aircraft was built by the Sperry Aircraft Company, founded by Lawrence Sperry, who was also known for his inventions of the autopilot and the aerial torpedo.
V M-1 Messenger was used for various tests and demonstrations, such as hooking on to an airship in flight, landing on the steps of the Capitol building, and flying across the English Channel. The aircraft was also modified into a two-seat civilian version called the Sperry Sport Plane. The M-1 Messenger was one of the first examples of a light and versatile aircraft that could be used for multiple roles and missions.