Niess 1-80
Fábrica do Galeão · Brazil · first flew 1950 · light aircraft
The Niess 1-80, also known as the Galeão 5 FG, was a military and civilian trainer built in Brazil in the 1950s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing two-seat trainer
- Continental C85-8 engine of 85 hp
- Based on the CAP-4 Paulistinha
A two-seat trainer with a single 85 hp Continental C85-8 engine and a two-bladed propeller.
Specifications
- The Niess 1-80 has a length of 6.45 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed by Marc Niess as a prototype based on the CAP-4 Paulistinha, which he worked on while employed at Companhia Aeronáutica Paulista. It first flew in 1950 and was introduced in 1952.
Variants
The Niess 2-100 was developed from the 1-80.
Where you'll see it
Seventy were built by the Fábrica do Galeão.
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