The Miller Red Bare-Un was a single seat lightweight sporting monoplane built by Merle Miller in Georgia, USA.

Design and development

Construction began in June 1970 and was completed in May 1971, with the first flight in June of that year. The wings (of 75 sq. ft.) were constructed of Polyethylene terephthalate (dacron)-covered wood ribs and spars, with full span ailerons. The fuselage was of open (uncovered) 4130 steel tube construction. It had tricycle gear with the main gear steel leaf sprung. The engine was a Volkswagen air-cooled engine with a wooden tractor propeller mounted in line with the wing and above the pilot, similar to a Santos-Dumont Demoiselle.

Miller Red Bare-un

The total construction cost was $600. Empty weight was and max weight was . Max speed was , with the take-off and landing speed . The wing and tail surfaces were shaped in German World War I style, as was the paint scheme.

Miller Red Bare-un

The single prototype was the only example produced. Plans are not available for sale.

Miller Red Bare-un

Specifications

References

1970s United States sport aircraft

Aircraft first flown in 1971

Single-engined tractor aircraft

High-wing aircraft