Maestranza Central de Aviación Triciclo-Experimental
Maestranza Central de Aviación · Chile · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Maestranza Central de Aviación Triciclo-Experimental, also designated XX-01, was a prototype Chilean light aircraft of the 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing light aircraft with a tricycle undercarriage
- Single Franklin four-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine
- Two-seat prototype
A low-wing, single-engined light aircraft. The name refers to its tricycle undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Maestranza Central de Aviación Triciclo-Experimental has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Triciclo-Experimental first flew in 1947. It was built by the Maestranza Central de Aviación.
Variants
Only one was built, as a prototype. It was powered by a 100 hp Franklin four-cylinder air-cooled engine.
Where you'll see it
It remained a prototype, with a single example built. It had a crew of two and a range of about 1,000 km.
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