CASA C-207 Azor
CASA · Spain · first flew 1955 · transport aircraft
The CASA C-207 Azor was a twin-piston medium transport aircraft built by the Spanish manufacturer CASA for the Spanish Air Force. It served as a passenger and cargo transport on domestic military routes during the 1950s and 1960s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 20.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-piston Spanish military transport with circular windows
- Low straight wing with large radial engine nacelles
- Conventional tail with single fin
A conventional low-wing twin-engine piston transport of broadly Douglas DC-3 lineage but with a more modern rounded fuselage; distinguished from similar types by Spanish Air Force markings and CASA design details.
Specifications
- The CASA C-207 Azor has a length of 20.85 m (68 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 27.8 m (91 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 380 km/h (236 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
Designed and produced domestically in Spain, the Azor represented an important step in Spanish aerospace self-sufficiency under the Franco era. A small number were built and they served primarily with the Ejército del Aire in transport and VIP roles.
Variants
The C-207 was produced in a single main configuration; no widely documented sub-variants were developed.
Where you'll see it
Served exclusively with the Spanish Air Force; the type has since been retired and is not widely represented in preserved collections outside Spain.
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- CASA C-207A Azor
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