Bolkow BO-209 Monsun
The Bölkow Bo 209 Monsun was a West German two-seat, low-wing aerobatic trainer designed in the mid-1960s as a metal-airframe successor to the wood-and-fabric Bo 208, first flying on 22 December 1967. Both wings fold back against the fuselage, letting an owner tow the aircraft home behind a car on its own main wheels with the nosewheel retracted, a practical touch for private owners without hangar space. Built by Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm with a 150 hp or 160 hp Lycoming engine and cleared for aerobatics up to +6/-3.5 g, it earned a reputation among flight instructors for docile, forgiving handling. MBB ended production in 1972 after around 102 had been completed.
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The Bo 209 Monsun is the aerobatic trainer whose both wings fold back, letting an owner tow it home behind a car on its own main wheels.
Specifications
| Length | 6.6 m (22 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
| Height | 2.2 m (7 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.8 t |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,100 ft/min (5.6 m/s) |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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