TNCA Serie H
TNCA · Mexico · first flew 1916 · bomber
The TNCA Serie H "Parasol" was a Mexican bomber and reconnaissance aircraft manufactured by the Talleres Nacionales de Construcciones Aeronauticas. It was a high-wing monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fuselage structure of metal tubes |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane, unusual at the time
- Fuselage structure of metal tubes
- Landing gear and mast similar to the Morane-Saulnier L
A parasol-style high-wing monoplane with no fixed weapons, although side-shot machine guns could be mounted.
Specifications
- The TNCA Serie H has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.7 m (38 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was one of the first aircraft models made by TNCA and was designed as a "Technology Tester" to improve later designs. Its design was very similar to the Morane-Saulnier L.
Variants
Thirteen were built. It was powered by a 60 hp TNCA Aztatl six-cylinder air-cooled engine with an Anahuac propeller.
Where you'll see it
It was used by the Mexican Air Force, which carried six 12 lb Chapultepec bombs under the fuselage. One example is preserved at the Mexican Air Force Museum at Santa Lucia.
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