Hispano Aviación HS-42
Hispano Aviación · Spain · first flew 1942 · light aircraft
The Hispano Aviación HS-42 was a Spanish two-seat primary and basic trainer monoplane produced during the early 1940s, designed to meet the Spanish Air Force's need for a domestically manufactured trainer in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Spanish WWII-era two-seat primary trainer monoplane
- Low-wing trainer used by the Spanish Air Force during and after WWII
- Built by Hispano Aviación in Spain as a domestic design
Low-wing two-seat monoplane with tandem cockpits, fixed spatted undercarriage, and a moderate-power inline engine; similar in layout to many European trainers of the period.
Specifications
- The Hispano Aviación HS-42 has a length of 7.95 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 335 km/h (208 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1942, the HS-42 entered service with the Ejército del Aire and was used for primary and advanced pilot training. Spain's wartime isolation from Allied and Axis supply chains drove the development of domestic aircraft designs including the HS-42.
Variants
Produced in small numbers for Spanish military use; no major export variants.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire) during the 1940s for training purposes.
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