Hispano-Suiza E-30
Hispano-Suiza · Spain · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Hispano-Suiza E-30, later renamed Hispano E-30, was a Spanish multi-purpose intermediate trainer of 1930. It was a single-engine, parasol-wing monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Single engine in the nose
- Tandem two-seat layout
A single-engined trainer with its wing carried above the fuselage on a parasol mount and two seats in tandem.
Specifications
- The Hispano-Suiza E-30 has a length of 7.95 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed in 1930 and built between 1931 and 1935. It was a tandem-seat trainer.
Variants
The aircraft was renamed Hispano E-30 later in its life.
Where you'll see it
About 25 served with the Spanish armed forces until 1945, including with the naval aviation of the Spanish Republic.
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