Baker MB-1 Delta Kitten
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| MB-1 Delta Kitten | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Experimental aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Baker Air Research |
| Designer | Marion Baker |
| Status | Destroyed |
| History | |
| First flight | 1960 |
The Baker MB-1 was a 45 degree delta winged experimental aircraft designed to maximize use of its 85 hp (63 kW) engine and experiment with delta-winged design.[1]
The prototype was built around the remains of a wrecked Cessna 140 using its engine, propeller, and wheels.[2] The landing gear was fashioned from truck springs. The controls were conventional with the elevator in the center of the delta's trailing edge and ailerons outboard operated by push-pull tubes.[3] Plans for the aircraft were available for homebuilt construction.[4]
Operational history
The aircraft first flew in 1960. It was destroyed on July 29, 1976, when Baker was flying the Delta Kitten from Shelby, Ohio to Mansfield, Ohio. It was reported that the Delta Kitten sputtered, dipped, and crashed, killing Baker.[5]