The Miles M-20 Single-seat Fighter (Rolls-Royce Merlin XX engine).
In its original form the M.20/2 had the tailplane leading edge in line with the rudder hinge. The Merlin XX installation was similar to that in the Beaufighter II and Lancaster I, permitting easy interchangeability.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.20 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

The picture shows the first M.20 as U9, camouflaged but with the original tail configuration. It is the only known photograph depicting an M.20 in flight. The fixed, spatted undercarriage eliminated the need for hydraulics.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.20 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

The M.20/4 built to Specification N.1/41 for a Naval fighter, differed from its predecessor mainly in the design of its undercarriage fairings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.20 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Another view of U-0228. It was later allocated serial number DR616, and survived until 1943.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.20 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

The M.20 is seen in camouflage as AX834, with extended rear fuselage and tailplane moved aft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.20 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

AX834 after overshooting into a flooded sandpit in 1940. Note revised camouflage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.20 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Two views of the M.20/1 wooden mock-up, which was inspected by Sir Kingsley Wood in 1939. The type was not ordered. Note the cranked wing to permit a shorter undercarriage - retractable at this early design stage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.20 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Miles M.20 F.19/40

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.20 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940