De Schelde Scheldemusch

The de Schelde Scheldemusch was a single seat pusher biplane designed in Holland to be easy and safe to fly. It was one of the first light aircraft to use a tricycle undercarriage. Despite a sales campaign in the UK only six were built one being briefly tested by the RAF. A single example of a flying boat version one of the smallest of this class was also built.

The de Schelde Scheldemusch was a single seat pusher biplane designed in Holland to be...1
The de Schelde Scheldemusch was a single seat pusher biplane designed in Holland to be easy and safe to fly.2

Made by Konninklijke Maatschappij de Shelde.

The de Schelde Scheldemusch was a single seat pusher biplane designed in Holland to be easy and safe to fly. Dewoitine HD.730 The Dewoitine HD.3
Empty Weight Lb
441
Stall Speed Mph
37
Designer
T.E. Slot
Eng 1 Type
Praga B2 2-cylinder opposed aircooled
Max Speed Mph
78
Cruise Speed Mph
65
Eng 1 Kw
30
Span In
Wing Area Sqm
13
Gross Weight Lb
661
Span Ft
22
Number Built
6
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
200
Gross Weight Kg
300
Stall Speed Kmh
60
Height In
2
Range Km
300
Manufacturer
Konninklijke Maatschappij de Shelde
Range Miles
186
First Flight
November 1935
Max Speed Kmh
125
Height Ft
8
Origin
Netherlands
National Origin
Netherlands
Wing Area Sqft
142
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
7
Length Ft
17
Height M
3
Eng 1 Hp
40
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
5
Length M
5
Category
De Schelde aircraft
Dutch sport aircraft 1930-1939
Seaplanes and flying boats

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