I.Ae.32 Chingolo
Instituto Aerotécnico · Argentina · first flew 1949 · light aircraft
The I.Ae.32 Chingolo was a civil trainer, touring and aerobatic aircraft developed in Argentina in the 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.12 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with a single tractor engine
- Two seats for student and instructor
- Powered by a Blackburn Cirrus Major 3
It is a low-wing single-engined monoplane with two seats.
Specifications
- The I.Ae.32 Chingolo has a length of 8.12 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.7 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Sandro Gorissenso and developed by the Instituto Aerotécnico for manufacture by Mario Vicente Construcciones Aeronáuticas in Córdoba Province. It first flew in 1949.
Variants
Only one Chingolo was built.
Where you'll see it
It was an advanced trainer with seats for a student pilot and an instructor, and a 155 hp Blackburn Cirrus Major 3 engine.
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