Muniz M-7

The Muniz M-7 was a two-seat primary training biplane with tandem open cockpit and powered by a 130 hp (197 kW) de Havilland Gipsy Major engine. Designed by Lieutenant-Colonel Antonio Muniz, a serving officer in the Brazilian Air Force, as a primary trainer. It was first flown in October 1935 and a small production run was built for the air force by Companhia Nacional de Navegação Aérea.

Muniz M-7
Role Primary trainer
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Companhia Nacional de Navegação Aérea (CNNA)
Designer Antonio Muniz
First flight 1935
Primary user Brazilian Air Force
Number built 28

Operators

 Brazil

Specifications (M-7)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 7.24 m (23 ft 9 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.00 m (29 ft 6 in)
  • Height: 2.85 m (9 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 20.10 m2 (216 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 560 kg (1,235 lb)
  • Gross weight: 860 kg (1,896 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × de Havilland Gipsy Major , 97 kW (130 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 190 km/h (118 mph, 103 kn)
  • Range: 450 km (281 mi, 244 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 5,200 m (17,060 ft)

See also

Related development

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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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