It is interesting to note the similarity between the Percival Vega Gull and the German Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun, both aircraft similar performance, were four seat aircraft, and were used by world famous aviators to set and break numerous endurance and time records in the four years leading up to WW2 , both aircraft were used by their respective governments by their embassy staff in each others countries and were confiscated by the host country at the outbreak of WW2. Percival Vega Gull Specifications: - Capacity: Pilot and 3 passengers
- Length: 25 ft 6 in (7.77 m)
- Wingspan: 39 ft 6 in (12.04 m)
- Empty weight: 1,740 lb (789 kg)
- Loaded weight: 3,250 lb (1,474 kg)
- Engine: Single 200-hp (149-kW) de Havilland Gipsy Six inline six-cylinder engine
- Maximum speed: 151 knots (174 mph, 280 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 130 knots (150 mph, 241 km/h)
- Range: 574 nm (660 mi, 1,062 km)
- Service ceiling: 17,000 ft (5,182 m)
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