Hispano Aviacion Ha 1112
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The Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 was an upgrade of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2 developed after WWII in Spain.
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[edit] Spanish versions' development
Two versions of this plane were constructed, and differed mainly in their engines. They were named Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 K. 1. L Tripala and Hispano Aviación HA-1112 M. 1. L Buchon.
The first version, called Hispano Aviación HA-1112 K. 1. L Tripala, derived from ME-109 G-2 and was equipped with the 12-cylinder "V" configured, 1,300 hp Hispano-Suiza 12Z-17 engine and a three bladed propeller (its nickname means "three blades").
Its armament consisted in two 20 mm Hispano-Suiza 404/408 cannons, and two 80 mm, eight rocket Pilatus devices.
It first flew in 1951, and although 200 units were planned, only 65 were ever built, because it was upgraded to the second version (read below). The aircraft in the upper picture was posted to Tablada, Moron, Torrejon and Leon. It was retired from service in 1955. In May, 6, 1971 it joined the "Museo del Aire" museum.
The second Spanish version was named Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 M. 1. L Buchon, and also derived from ME-109 G-2. It was equipped with the excellent Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which had 12 cylinders in "V" configuration and developed 1,600 hp. This engine was too big for the ME-109 G-2 fuselage, and it had to be redesigned. This is the cause of its "nickname" Buchon, which is both a male dove or a pelican in Spanish (literally means "big throat").
Destiny sometimes is ironic: this plane had the "body" of a Messerschmitt ME 109 and the "soul" of a Spitfire. Both were each other's nightmare a few years before.
Its armament consisted in two 20 mm Hispano-Suiza 404/408 cannons, and two 80 mm, eight rocket Oerlikon devices.
It first flew March 29, 1954, until December 27, 1965. The plane in the lower picture joined "Museo del Aire" museum in July, 12, 1967.
These Spanish versions remained in flying condition until very recent years (1970s), and this allowed them to be used for theatrical purposes, conveniently disguised as Emils and Gustavs (See Messerschmitt Bf 109; Developments after World War Two) in Battle of Britain (Hispano Aviación HA-1112 K. 1.L Tripala) and Tuskegee Airmen (Hispano Aviación HA-1112 M. 1. L Buchon).
[edit] Technical characteristics, Hispano Aviación HA-1112 K. 1. L Tripala
- First flight: 1951
- Joined service in: 1951
- Maximum speed: 600 Km/h (324 knots)
- Cruise speed: 400 km/h (216 knots)
- Service ceiling: 9800 m (32,150 ft)
- Range: 690 km (373 NM) without external fuel containers
- Crew: 1 man
- Armament: two 20 mm Hispano-Suiza 404/408 cannons; and two 80 mm, eight rocket Pilatus devices
- Wing span: 9,92 m (32 ft, 6 inches)
- Length: 8.49 m (26 ft, 3 inches)
- Height: 2.60 m (8 ft, 6 inches)
- Wing surface: 16 m² (172 square ft)
- Wing load: 200 kg/m2 (41 lb/square ft)
- Empty weight: 2,475 kg (5456 lb)
- Maximum weight: 3,200 kg (7054 lb)
- Engine: Hispano-Suiza 12Z-17 12, cylinder in "V", 1,300 hp; and a three-bladed propeller
[edit] Technical characteristics, Hispano Aviación HA-1112 M. 1. L Buchon
- First flight: December 29, 1954
- Joined service in: 1956
- Maximum speed: 665 Km/h (360 knots)
- Service ceiling: 10,200 m (33,500 ft)
- Range: 765 km (415 NM) without external fuel containers
- Crew: 1 man
- Armament: two 20 mm Hispano-Suiza 404/408 cannons; and two 80 mm, eight rocket Oerlikon devices
- Wing span: 9.92 m (32 ft, 6 inches)
- Length: 9.13 m (30 ft)
- Height: 2.60 m (8 ft, 6 inches)
- Wing surface: 16 m² (172 square ft)
- Wing load: 206 kg/m² (42.2 lb/square ft)
- Empty weight: 2,666 kg (5877 lb)
- Maximum weight: 3,330 kg (7341 lb)
- Engine: Rolls-Royce Merlin 500/45 of 12 cylinder in "V", with 1,600 hp; with a four-bladed propeller
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Original pictures and data of this article were taken from "Museo del Aire", Cuatro Vientos, Madrid, Spain
