Viberti Musca 1
Ali Viberti · Italy · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Viberti Musca 1 is a 1940s Italian two-seat civil touring monoplane produced by Ali Viberti SpA of Turin.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever low-wing monoplane
- Enclosed side-by-side two-seat cabin
- Fixed conventional landing gear
Look for a small low-wing touring monoplane with side-by-side seating and fixed undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Viberti Musca 1 has a length of 6.65 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 178 km/h (111 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a cantilever low-wing monoplane powered by an 85 hp Continental C85 flat-four piston engine, and first flew in 1948.
Variants
The Musca 1bis of 1951 had structural improvements, and the Musca 1 Ter, flown on 15 September 1952, was powered by a Walter Micron.
Where you'll see it
Production started in 1948, and the company was dissolved around 1951.
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