Muniz M-9
| Muniz M-9 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Primary trainer |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Cia Nacional de Navegacao Costiera |
| Designer | Antonio Muniz |
| First flight | 1937 |
| Primary user | Brazilian Air Force |
| Number built | 56 |
The Muniz M-9 was a two-seat training biplane with tandem open cockpit and powered by a 200 hp (149 kW) 130 hp (197 kW) de Havilland Gipsy Six engine. Designed by Lieutenant-Colonel Antonio Muniz, a serving officer in the Brazilian Air Force, as an advanced trainer and was very similar to his earlier M-7 primary trainer. It was first flown in 1937 and a small production run was built for the air force by Cia Nacional de Navegacao Costiera.
Operators
Specifications (M-9)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.54 m (24 ft 9 in)
- Wingspan: 9.00 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Height: 3.10 m (10 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 20.6 m2 (222 ft2)
- Empty weight: 756 kg (1667 lb)
- Gross weight: 1076 kg (2372 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × de Havilland Gipsy Six, 149 kW (200 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
- Service ceiling: 5800 m (19000 ft)
See also
- Related development
- Related lists
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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