Engineering:CASA C-202 Halcón

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C-202 Halcón
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Role transport
National origin Spain
Manufacturer CASA
First flight May 15, 1952
Primary user Spanish Air Force
Number built 20

The CASA C-202 Halcón was a twin-engine transport aircraft, constructed by CASA.

The Halcón was designed for use on Spain's international air routes. It had tricycle landing gear and a heated/air-conditioned cabin which could accommodate fourteen passengers. Twenty aircraft were initially ordered, and delivered to the Spanish Air Force with the designation T.6.

Operators

 Spain

Specifications (CASA-202)

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1961–62[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: three
  • Capacity: 14 passengers
  • Length: 16.0 m (52 ft 6 in)
  • Wingspan: 21.58 m (70 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 1.85 m (6.06 ft)
  • Wing area: 57.50 m2 (618.9 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 8.11:1
  • Airfoil: NACA 23018 at root, NACA 23009 at tip
  • Empty weight: 5,364 kg (11,826 lb)
  • Gross weight: 7,750 kg (17,086 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 2,140 L (570 US gal; 470 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 2 × ENMASA Beta B-41 nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engines, 578 kW (775 hp) each (take-off power)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 375 km/h (233 mph, 202 kn) at 2,900 m (9,500 ft)
  • Cruise speed: 335 km/h (208 mph, 181 kn)
  • Range: 1,210 km (750 mi, 650 nmi) [2]
  • Service ceiling: 7,250 m (23,790 ft)

See also

Related development

References

  1. Taylor 1961, p. 129.
  2. Lambert 1956, p. 170.