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Muniz Casmuniz 52

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Top speed
  
314 km/h

Length
  
8 m

Wingspan
  
13 m

Manufacturer
  
Cassio Muniz

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.

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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 185 hp (138 kW) 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)

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1956–57

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 4 passengers
  • Length: 8.0 m (26 ft 3 in)
  • Wingspan: 13.3 m (43 ft 8 in)
  • Height: 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 19.26 m2 (207.3 ft2)
  • Empty weight: 1,280 kg (2,822 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,750 kg (8,858 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Continental E185-11 flat-six piston engines, 138 kW (185 hp) each each

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 314 km/h (195 mph)
  • Cruising speed: 282 km/h (175 mph)
  • Range: 1,200 km (750 miles)
  • Service ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 7.7 m/s (1,500 ft/min)

    • References

    Muniz Casmuniz 52 Wikipedia
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