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The Miles M.9 Kestrel was a single-engined tandem seat monoplane designed as an advanced trainer. Though only one Kestrel was built it went into production as the Miles Master for the RAF in large numbers at the start of World War II.

Made by Miles Aircraft.

Miles Kestrel is the predecessor of the Miles Master.

Empty Weight Lb
4159
Wing Area Sqm
22
Designer
Frederick George Miles
Max Speed Mph
840000.0
Cruise Speed Kmh
394
Cruise Speed Mph
245
Eng 1 Kw
556
Successor
Miles Master
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
5337
Span Ft
39
Number Built
1
Crew
2
Empty Weight Kg
1886
Gross Weight Kg
2421
Retired
August 1941
Height In
5
Manufacturer
Miles Aircraft
First Flight
May 1937
Max Speed Kmh
475
Height Ft
9
Origin
United Kingdom
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
235
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
12
Length Ft
29
Variants With Their Own Articles
Miles Master
Height M
3
Eng 1 Hp
745
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
6
Length M
9
Category
British military trainer aircraft 1930-1939
Miles aircraft

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