González Gil-Pazó GP-1
González Gil-Pazó · Spain · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The González Gil-Pazó GP-1 was a single-engine, two-seat open-cockpit training aircraft built in Spain in the 1930s to compete for a government contract.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane with semi-elliptical wings
- Two open cockpits
- Trousered undercarriage
A graceful low-wing trainer with a Walter Junior engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The González Gil-Pazó GP-1 has a length of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 212 km/h (132 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
In 1934 the Director General de Aeronáutica issued a specification for a two-seat trainer, and the GP-1 first flew in June 1934. It had a wooden structure with a stressed plywood skin and flaps. It was reportedly similar in appearance to the Miles Hawk Major.
Variants
Two cabin variants, the GP-2 and GP-4, were developed in 1935 and 1936. The GP-2 had a 130 hp de Havilland Gipsy Major engine.
Where you'll see it
In competitive trials against the Loring X, Hispano HS-34 and Adaro 1.E.7 it was judged the clear winner, and an order for 100 was placed in 1936 for construction by AISA. Production was curtailed by the Spanish Civil War.
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