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Bergamaschi C 1

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Top speed
  
188 km/h

Length
  
6.92 m

Wingspan
  
9.6 m

First flight
  
1920

Manufacturer
  
Cantieri Aeronuatic Bergamaschi

The Bergamaschi C-1 and C-2 were Italian single-engined light trainers built by Cantieri Aeronautici Bergamaschi for the Bergamo flying school.

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Design and development

During the 1920s the flying school at Bergamo developed a light training aircraft. Original for use in its own flying school it was also for sale to other flying schools and private individuals. A new company Cantieri Aeronautici Bergamaschi was established to build the aircraft.

The C-1 was an unequal-span biplane of conventional wood and fabric construction. The fuselage structure included an open cockpit for the pilot just aft of the upper wing trailing edge. It had a fixed tailskid type landing gear. Powered by a Hispano-Suiza inline engine.

The C-2 was generally similar differing only in having two seats.

Specifications (C-2)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 22 ft 8½ in (6.92 m)
  • Wingspan: 31 ft 6 in (9.60 m)
  • Height: 9 ft 1½ in (2.78 m)
  • Empty weight: 1,603 lb (727 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 2,088 lb (947 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Hispano-Suiza 6pa inline piston, 150 hp (112 kw)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 117 mph (188 km/h)

    • References

    Bergamaschi C-1 Wikipedia
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