DGRCN Tonatiuh MX-1
Direccion General de Reparaciones y Construcciones Navales · Mexico · first flew 1980 · light aircraft
The Tonatiuh MX-1 was a lightweight, high-wing monoplane built by the Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico in collaboration with the Instituto Politecnico Nacional.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Lightweight high-wing monoplane
- Two-seat utility, trainer and reconnaissance aircraft
- Wing section shared with the Barcenas B-01 agricultural aircraft
A small high-wing monoplane with two seats, powered by a single 160 hp engine and with a wing section designed for the type.
Specifications
- The DGRCN Tonatiuh MX-1 has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The project began in 1977 and the first prototype was ready in April 1980. It made its first flight on 1 June 1980 at Veracruz, after the tail skid and the rudder and aileron surfaces were redesigned. Its design drew on the Barcenas B-01 agricultural aircraft.
Variants
Eight were built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
In 1982 the Mexican Navy acquired six of the eight built. They served until 2006 as training, observation and reconnaissance aircraft.
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