FMA IA 35 Ib Huanquero
FMA · Argentina · first flew 1953 · transport aircraft
The FMA IA 35 Huanquero is an Argentine twin-engine utility transport and trainer built by the Fábrica Militar de Aviones, one of the first Argentine-designed military aircraft to enter production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Argentine twin-piston trainer and transport
- Low-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage
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A conventional low-wing twin with a clean streamlined fuselage, retractable tricycle undercarriage, and an overall appearance similar to European light transports of the same era.
Specifications
- The FMA IA 35 Ib Huanquero has a length of 13.98 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.6 m (64 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 460 km/h (286 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed and built at the Fábrica Militar de Aviones in Córdoba, the IA 35 first flew in 1953. It was named after the huanquero, a South American bird. The aircraft served as a multi-engine trainer and light transport with the Argentine Air Force.
Variants
The IA 35 Ia was the trainer variant; the Ib was the transport version with a reconfigured cabin; both variants used Argentine-developed powerplants.
Where you'll see it
The Argentine Air Force operated the Huanquero for multi-engine training and utility transport through the 1960s and 1970s.
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