Muniz Casmuniz 52

Muniz Casmuniz 52
Role	Light transport
National origin	Brazil
Manufacturer	Cassio Muniz
Designer	Antonio Muniz
First flight	1952
Number built	1

The Muniz Casmuniz 52 was a twin-engine light transport aircraft designed by Antonio Muniz in Brazil. It was the first all-metal aircraft built in Brazil, only the prototype was built.

Design and development

Following Brazilian government restrictions on the import of foreign aircraft Antonio Muniz designed a five-seat twin-engined cabin monoplane which was first flown in April 1952. A low-wing cantilever monoplane with a 185hp (138kW) Continental E185 flat six engines mounted on the leading edge of wing. It had a tailwheel landing gear. Only the prototype was built.

Specifications (Casmuniz 52)

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 4 passengers
• Powerplant: 2 × Continental E185 flat-six piston engines, 138 kW (185 hp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 320 km/h (200 mph)
• Range: 1120 km (700 miles)

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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