CNNA HL-6
CNNA (Companhia Nacional de Navegação Aérea) · Brazil · first flew 1942 · light aircraft
The CNNA HL-6 is a Brazilian two-seat light training monoplane produced from 1942, one of the earliest indigenous aircraft to enter significant production in Brazil. Around 60 examples were built across several variants.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Brazilian low-wing light trainer of the 1940s with fixed undercarriage
- HL-6B Cauré variant has enclosed cabin option
- Government-purchased for aeroclub training throughout Brazil
A conventional low-wing monoplane of straightforward 1940s design; the HL-6 is notable primarily for its Brazilian origin and government distribution rather than distinctive visual features.
Specifications
- The CNNA HL-6 has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Developed by the Companhia Nacional de Navegação Aérea to meet Brazilian government requirements for aeroclub trainers, the HL-6 and its HL-6B Cauré variant were purchased by the government and distributed to flying clubs around the country to boost civil aviation.
Variants
The HL-6B Cauré featured an enclosed cabin option and an uprated Lycoming O-290C engine; earlier variants had open cockpits.
Where you'll see it
Widely distributed to Brazilian aeroclubs under government procurement in the 1940s; not operated in military service.
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