DINFIA IA 53

The FMA I.A. 53 Mamboretá (Eng. " praying mantis " ) was a single-engine agricultural aircraft in the Fabrica Militar de Aviones.

History of development

The development work for the FMA I.A. 53 began on 1 October 1964. The first prototype was mainly used for loading samples. The second prototype first flew on 13 November 1966. To a production run, it did not come.

A prototype is now on display at the Museo Nacional de Aeronáutica in Buenos Aires.

Construction

  • Hull: Steel tube construction;, partially planked some with Dural with GRP; closed cockpit; for ferry flights behind the pilot room for a second person
  • Structure: cantilever low- wing monoplane of all-metal construction with two spars; Split flaps
  • Tail: cantilever normal construction, all-metal, gepfeiltes fin with aerodynamic balance
  • Suspension: rigid chassis with tailwheel

Specifications

  • Wingspan: 11.6 m
  • Length: 8.40 m
  • Height: 2.8 m
  • Wing area: 21.5 m²
  • Empty weight: 880 kg
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 1525 kg
  • Cruising speed: 160 km / h
  • Rate of climb: 3.8 m / s
  • Service ceiling: 4300 m
  • Range: 750 km
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