Neiva Regente 420L

Neiva · Brazil · first flew 1967 · light aircraft

The Neiva Regente 420L is a Brazilian high-wing liaison and observation aircraft developed for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). It was derived from the earlier Regente series with an uprated engine and refined airframe.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	7.6 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Brazilian high-wing four-seat liaison and observation aircraft
Strut-braced wings with large glazed cabin for observation
Fixed tricycle undercarriage with Brazilian military green livery

A high-wing strut-braced monoplane with a wide glazed cabin, fixed undercarriage, and a single flat-four engine — distinguishable from the Cessna 172 by its broader cabin glazing and Brazilian military markings.

Specifications

The Neiva Regente 420L has a length of 7.6 m (25 ft).
It has a wingspan of 10.85 m (36 ft).
Its maximum speed is 222 km/h (138 mph).
Typical crew: 1+3.

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History

Produced by Indústria Aeronáutica Neiva, the Regente family began in the early 1960s as Brazil sought to develop a domestic light aircraft industry. The 420L variant introduced a more powerful Lycoming engine and was used for liaison, observation, and pilot training by the FAB.

Variants

The Regente series included the 360C trainer and the 420L liaison variant; the type complemented the Neiva T-25 Universal in FAB service.

Where you'll see it

Operated exclusively by the Brazilian Air Force for liaison and observation duties through the 1970s and into the 1980s.

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