- Muniz M-7
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Muniz M-7 Role Primary trainer National origin Brazil Manufacturer Cia Nacional de Navegacao Costiera Designer Antonio Muniz First flight 1935 Primary user Brazilian Air Force Number built 28 The Muniz M-7 was a two-seat primary training biplane with tandem open cockpit and powered by a 130hp (197kW) de Havilland Gipsy Major engine. Designed by Lieutenant-Colonel Antonio Muniz, a serving officer in the Brazilian Air Force, as a primary trainer. It was first flown in October 1935 and a small production run was built for the air force by Cia Nacional de Navegacao Costiera.
Operator
Specifications (M-7)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.24 m (23 ft 9 in)
- Wingspan: 9.00 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Height: 2.85 m (9 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 20.10 m2 (216 ft2)
- Empty weight: 560 kg (1235 lb)
- Gross weight: 860 kg (1896 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × de Havilland Gipsy Major, 97 kW (130 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
- Range: 450 km (281 miles)
- Service ceiling: 5200 m (17060 ft)
See also
- Related development
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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