Caproni Vizzola Ventura
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| C22 Ventura | |
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| Type | Military trainer aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Caproni Vizzola |
| Maiden flight | 21 July 1980 |
The Caproni Vizzola C22 Vizzola was a light jet-powered aircraft developed in Italy for use as a military trainer. It was of conventional sailplane configuration and bore a family resemblance to the Caproni's Calif gliders, although the Ventura had an almost entirely metal structure. The student and instructor sat side-by-side under an expansive canopy, and weapons hardpoints were provided under each of the slender, high-mounted wings. Retractable, tricycle undercarriage was fitted.
In 1981, Agusta acquired 50% of the C22 programme and proposed a new version, the C22R, which was to have been a reconnaissance aircraft also capable of Forward Air Control and ELINT operations. The basic C22J trainer failed to attract any customers, and the C22R was never actually built.
[edit] Specifications (C22J)
General characteristics
- Crew: Two, pilot and instructor
- Length: 6.19 m (20 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
- Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 8.8 m² (94 ft²)
- Empty weight: 720 kg (1,590 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,135 kg (2,500 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Microturbo TRS 18-046, 1.0 kN (220 lbf) thrust each
Performance
- Cruising speed: 482 km/h (299 mph)
- Range: 740 km (460 miles)
- Service ceiling: 7,600 m (24,930 ft)
- Rate of climb: 9.1 m/s (1,810 ft/min)
Armament
- Up to 250 kg (551 lb) in disposable stores
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 921.
- World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing, File 891 Sheet 12.
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