I.Ae. 22 DL
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones · Argentina · first flew 1944 · light aircraft
The I.Ae. 22 DL was an Argentine two-seat training aircraft produced by the state aircraft factory during World War II. It was designed to provide Argentina with domestic training capability.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fixed undercarriage with simple oval-section fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Argentine single-engine light twin-seat trainer
- Low-wing monoplane of wartime Argentine manufacture
- Fixed undercarriage with simple oval-section fuselage
A straightforward low-wing monoplane trainer with a single piston engine, tandem seating, and fixed undercarriage; typical of South American trainer designs of the 1940s.
Specifications
- The I.Ae. 22 DL has a length of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.6 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Built during a period when Argentina was expanding its aeronautical industry, the I.Ae. 22 DL served as a basic trainer for the Argentine Air Force. The FMA (Fábrica Militar de Aviones) produced a series of training types during this era as part of efforts to develop national aviation capability.
Variants
The DL designation indicated a specific engine and configuration variant within the I.Ae. 22 family.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Argentine Air Force as a basic trainer during the mid-to-late 1940s.
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