IMAM Ro.26
IMAM · Italy · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The IMAM Ro.26, sometimes called the Romeo Ro.26, was a single-engine biplane trainer produced by the Italian company IMAM in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.648 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane with two seats
- Seven-cylinder air-cooled Alfa Romeo Lynx engine
- Two-bladed wooden propeller
It was a single-engine biplane powered by a 215 hp seven-cylinder air-cooled Alfa Romeo Lynx.
Specifications
- The IMAM Ro.26 has a length of 6.648 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.89 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 212 km/h (132 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Giovanni Galasso and first flew in 1932.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a two-seat trainer with a range of 1,000 km and an endurance of five and a half hours.
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