Villela Alagoas
Brazilian Army · Brazil · first flew 1918 · light aircraft
The Villela Alagoas was a Brazilian single-engine, biplane, tandem-seat experimental aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine biplane
- Tandem seats for two crew
- Experimental aircraft built by the Brazilian Army
A small single-engined biplane with tandem seating.
Specifications
- The Villela Alagoas has a length of 7.71 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Marcos Villela designed it and the Brazilian Army built it. It first flew on 11 November 1918, with an 80 hp Luck engine.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was an experimental aircraft with a ceiling of 800 m.
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