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Trainerstrainer aircraft by Hispano-Suiza

HS-42

The Hispano HS-42 and its derivative, the HA-43, were advanced military trainer aircraft produced in Spain in the 1940s. The basic design was that of a conventional, low-wing, cantilever monoplane with seating for the pilot and instructor in tandem. The HS-42 had fixed, tailwheel undercarriage with spatted mainwheels, while the HA-43 had retractable main units. Produced on the assembly line that had been used to build Fokker D.XXI fighters, the HS-42 shared some components with this aircraft.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Hispano Aviación
Category
Trainers
Country of origin
Spain
First flight
1942-04-05

Specifications

Cruise speed
159 kt
Max speed
181 kt
Range
650 nm
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Rate of climb
1,410 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
4,519 lb
Empty weight
3,316 lb
Fuel capacity
110 US gal
Powerplant
Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah 27
Engines
1
Seats
2
Length
26 ft
Wingspan
32 ft
Height
8 ft
Number built
100

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.