Neiva L-7 Campeiro
Neiva · Brazil · first flew 1960 · light aircraft
The Neiva L-7 Campeiro (Plainsman) was a Brazilian high-wing light utility aircraft developed by Indústria Aeronáutica Neiva for agricultural, survey, and liaison duties in Brazil's vast interior.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Brazilian high-wing utility and agricultural aircraft
- Simple fixed-gear light aircraft for backcountry operations
- Neiva agricultural and liaison monoplane
Conventional high-wing strut-braced monoplane with fixed undercarriage and a single piston engine; unremarkable appearance consistent with Brazilian utility aircraft of the 1960s.
Specifications
- The Neiva L-7 Campeiro has a length of 6.9 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.7 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 215 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Neiva developed the Campeiro in the late 1950s as a practical workhorse suited to Brazil's varied terrain and limited infrastructure. It entered service around 1960 and was built in modest numbers for private and agricultural operators. Neiva later became a major supplier of training aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force.
Variants
The Campeiro was offered in standard utility and agricultural crop-duster configurations.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Brazilian private owners, agricultural operators, and small regional services; not exported in significant numbers.
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