Jona J-6
Jona · Italy · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Jona J-6 was an experimental Italian sesquiplane built in 1936 to demonstrate a novel tilting wing stabilisation system.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Sesquiplane layout with a shorter lower wing
- Single radial engine in the nose
- Two-seat tandem airframe about 7.4 m long
A small sesquiplane with an upper span of 10.2 m, a shorter lower wing of about 6.7 m and a radial engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Jona J-6 has a length of 7.4 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.2 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 24 May 1936 and was designed by Alberto Jona. It was powered by a 140 hp Fiat A.54 seven-cylinder radial.
Variants
A military trainer development without the moving wing, the J-6S, was produced; seven were built in all, including the J-6S.
Where you'll see it
The trainer version was produced in small numbers. The J-6 reached about 200 km/h.
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