Aerospace Engines A to Z
Aerospace Engines A to Z

Updated: 22-Jun-2020

MEADALS

(USA)


A builder of a gadget with a small horizontally-opposed, 2-cylinder engine that has the fuel tank attached to its rear as if it were a model airplane.

-Although the engine may have its own brand, it is difficult to distinguish whether it is a McCulloch or another.

-In the documentation where it was extracted, it mentions a "Midget engine". With this, the manufacturer of the whole device is credited.

-By the way, this was only used to taxi on the ground as practices, being able to reach 40 miles per hour.

The Meadals, impossible airplane
"The Meadals, impossible airplane"

Author's Note: I identify it as an impossible airplane because you can see the great weight it carries in front of the wing, with which its center of gravity will undoubtedly be out of order. Unless the tail is heavy, which would not allow its possible flight either.

-Finally, the builder conforms to practice on the ground as promulgated. Los Angeles, year 1943.