A three-seat light aircraft with vee tail and pusher propeller, the Planet Satellite was powered by a Gipsy Queen 32 via an extension shaft. The first aeroplane constructed entirely of magnesium sheet, and with retractable tricycle undercarriage.
Designed and built by J.N.D.Heenan of Croydon, UK, in 1948, the Satellite appeared at the 1948 Farnborough Airshow. Construction of the prototype G-ALOI c/n 1 was completed at Redhill,
Chronic vibration problems brought attempts at flight to a close at Blackbushe in 1949. After a period of store at Redhill it was broken up in 1958.
A second prototype, c/n 2, was built and used in the construction of the Firth helicopter G-ALXP.
Engine: Gipsy Queen 32
Wingspan: 33.08 ft
Length: 26.03 ft
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