TNCA MTW-1
TNCA · Mexico · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The TNCA MTW-1 was a Mexican long-range high-wing monoplane built by the National Aeronautical Construction Workshops. Only one was built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane with two separate cabins
- Built as a flying fuel tank holding 5,000 litres of fuel
- Single Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial engine in the nose
A high-wing monoplane with a Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial and a large fuel capacity for long-range flights.
Specifications
- The TNCA MTW-1 has a length of 9.85 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.68 m (55 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Mikhail Watter designed it for pilot Francisco Sarabia's planned non-stop flight from Mexico to Spain. It was completed in June 1934 and first flew on 28 June 1934 as XA-EXS.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
Its landing gear was damaged on land tests and again on 5 July 1934, and Sarabia complained that it was hard to keep stable. The Mexico-Spain flight was never made.
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