CANSA C.6
| C.6 Falchetto | |
|---|---|
| Role | Military trainer |
| Manufacturer | CANSA |
| Designer | Giacomo MossoandIsidoro Martignago |
| First flight | 30 June1941 |
| Number built | 2 |
TheCANSA C.6was a training biplane developed in Italy during World War II. It was intended as an aerobatic intermediate trainer for theRegia Aeronauticaand was of conventional tailskid configuration with asingle-baywing cellule with swept outer panels. Two prototypes were constructed, the single-seatC.6and the two-seatC.6B,but no production order ensued.
Specifications (C.6B)
[edit]General characteristics
- Crew:Two, pilot and instructor
- Length:7.83 m (25 ft 8 in)
- Wingspan:8.65 m (28 ft 4 in)
- Height:3.10 m (10 ft 2 in)
- Wing area:21.7 m2(233 sq ft)
- Empty weight:930 kg (2,050 lb)
- Gross weight:1,255 kg (2,767 lb)
- Powerplant:1 ×Isotta Fraschini Beta RC.10,209 kW (280 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed:162 km/h (260 mph, 230 kn)
- Range:1,150 km (717 mi, 623 nmi)
- Service ceiling:6,500 m (21,320 ft)
References
[edit]- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989).Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation.London: Studio Editions. p. 230.
- World Aircraft Information Files.London: Bright Star Publishing. pp. File 891 Sheet 06.
- aerei-italiani.net
