Messerschmitt
M 35
The Messerschmitt M 35, introduced in 1935, was a pioneering German sport and training aircraft that marked the early evolution of the company’s design philosophy. Developed from the earlier B FW M 19 series, the M 35 featured a low‑wing, cantilever monoplane layout with an all‑metal, semi‑monocoque fuselage that offered improved strength and reduced drag compared with its wood‑and‑fabric predecessors. Power was supplied by a 120‑hp Argus As 10 four‑cylinder inverted engine, delivering reliable performance for aerobatics, pilot instruction, and light touring. Its simple, robust fixed‑gear undercarriage and well‑balanced control surfaces made the aircraft exceptionally forgiving for novice pilots while still providing enough agility for advanced maneuvers. Though only a few dozen were built before production shifted to the more militarized Bf 108 Taifun, the M 35’s influence endured; its aerodynamic efficiency and structural techniques informed later Messerschmitt designs, helping the firm transition from civilian to military aviation. In the broader context of aviation history, the M 35 exemplifies the interwar push toward modern, all‑metal aircraft, bridging the gap between classic biplanes and the sleek monoplanes that would dominate World War II skies.
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Production & History
- First Flight
- 1933