FMA IA 53 Mamboretá
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FMA) · Argentina · first flew 1966 · light aircraft
The FMA IA 53 Mamboretá (named after a South American dragonfly) was an Argentine light training and touring aircraft produced by FMA in the 1960s. It was aimed at the civilian flying club market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Argentine high-wing monoplane trainer from the 1960s
- Strut-braced wing and fixed undercarriage
- Built by FMA for Argentine aero clubs
Conventional high-wing strut-braced monoplane with a flat cabin windscreen, side-by-side seating, and spatted fixed undercarriage.
Specifications
- The FMA IA 53 Mamboretá has a length of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 215 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
FMA developed the IA 53 as a modern replacement for ageing trainers in Argentine aero clubs and flight schools. The name 'Mamboretá' is the Argentine Spanish word for praying mantis or dragonfly. It served as a capable and economical training platform.
Variants
No significantly different named variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Used by Argentine aero clubs, flight schools, and the Argentine Air Force for light training in the late 1960s and 1970s.
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