Muniz M-9
Companhia Nacional de Navegação Aérea · Brazil · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Muniz M-9 was a two-seat training biplane with tandem open cockpits. It was designed by Lieutenant-Colonel Antônio Muniz of the Brazilian Air Force as an advanced trainer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.54 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat training biplane
- Tandem open cockpits
- Single engine in the nose, a de Havilland Gipsy Six or a Ranger
Look for a Brazilian biplane trainer with tandem open cockpits. It has a wingspan of 9 m.
Specifications
- The Muniz M-9 has a length of 7.54 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a development of Muniz's earlier M-7 primary trainer. The first production aircraft flew on 24 December 1938, and an order for 20 followed in 1939.
Variants
The M-9 was designed for a de Havilland Gipsy Six engine. When these became unavailable because of the Second World War, 190 hp Ranger L-440 engines were substituted, which delayed deliveries.
Where you'll see it
A total of 56 were built. It was used for training until 1952, and in 1947 one was used to spray for locusts, marking the start of Brazilian agricultural aviation.
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