Weber W-151
Companhia Nacional de Aviões (CNA) · Brazil · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Weber W-151 was a Brazilian six-seat all-metal light transport aircraft designed by Willibald Weber and built by Companhia Nacional de Aviões, first flown in November 1962. Despite being considered technically superior to imported competitors, only a single prototype was completed.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal strut-braced high-wing Brazilian six-seater of the early 1960s
- Continental IO-520C flat-six with a three-bladed propeller
- Single prototype — only one built despite a design superior to imported competitors
A clean high-wing strut-braced all-metal monoplane with a six-seat cabin; the three-bladed propeller driven by the Continental IO-520C and the fixed tricycle undercarriage are consistent with high-wing utility types of the period.
Specifications
- The Weber W-151 has a length of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 354 km/h (220 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-6.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Designed to fill the Brazilian market for a capable all-metal light transport, the W-151 demonstrated performance exceeding comparable imported types. However, the high cost of domestic production compared with imported aircraft prevented it from reaching series production. The sole aircraft served as a manufacturer demonstrator.
Variants
A single prototype only.
Where you'll see it
Never entered production; operated solely by the manufacturer.
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