CANSA C.5
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Novaresi (CANSA) · Italy · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The CANSA C.5 was a training biplane developed in Italy shortly before the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wingspan of 8.50 m on a fuselage 6.22 m long |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Training biplane
- Fiat A.50 engine of 85 hp
- Wingspan of 8.50 m on a fuselage 6.22 m long
A small trainer biplane with an 85 hp Fiat A.50 that climbed to 3,000 m in 20 minutes 5 seconds.
Specifications
- The CANSA C.5 has a length of 6.22 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 176 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Giacomo Mosso and first flew on 24 July 1939.
Variants
Sixty-five were built.
Where you'll see it
The Regia Aeronautica was its primary user, and it was a civil trainer.
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