Working in
the United States, Swedish freelance
designer Bjorn Andreasson evolved a
light-metal two-seater under the
designation BA-7, Powered by a 75-hp
(56-k W) Continental A-75 engine, the
prototype was first flown on 10 October
1958, originally with one-piece,
all-moving tail surface, although a
fixed fin with a conventional rudder was
later substituted. The aircraft was
developed for production by AB Malmo
Flygindustri in Sweden as MFI--9 Junior
flew on 9 August 1962.
Bolkow Apparatebau GmbH at Nabern/tech
in Germany acquired a manifesting
liecence in 1961 and the first
German-built example, designated Bolkow
208, flew in April 1962. German
certification was awarded on 22 April
1963 and May 1964 the model 208B was
introduced, identified by its
electrically operated flaps; an
optionally-available wing increased both
span and area. The model 208B was
certificated on 20 May 1065, and
production of all models ceased in
mid-1969 after a run of 210 aircraft,
making way for the Bolkow 209 Monsun.
The specification applies to the Bo
208C.
Specifications
Type:
Two seater light monoplane
Powerplant: One 100-hp (75-kW)
Continental O-200-A flat-four piston
engine.
Performance: Maximum speed 143
mph (230 km/h) at sea level: cruising
speed 127 mph (204 km/h): service
ceiling 14,100 ft (4300m): range 620
miles (998 km)
Weights: Empty 835 lb (379 kg):
maximum take-off 1,375 lb (624 kg)
Dimensions: Span 26 ft 0 in (5.79
m): height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m): wing area
100.9 sq ft (9.37 m2)
The Bo 208 ultralight was the West
German equivalent of the MFI-9 Junior
designed by Bjorn Andreasson. About 200
were built by Bolkow under license,
while the parent company produced only
25 civil models.
