CASA III
Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA · Spain · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The CASA III was a 1920s Spanish two-seat trainer monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Two-seat trainer
- Single tractor engine, a 4-cylinder in-line
Look for a small two-seat parasol-wing monoplane with an upright in-line engine.
Specifications
- The CASA III has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Luis Sousa Peco and built by CASA at Getafe near Madrid. It first flew on 2 July 1929.
Variants
Nine were built, with no separate variants.
Where you'll see it
Originally a light bomber for the Spanish Navy, it performed poorly and was used as a tourer and trainer. None survived the Civil War.
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