TNCA Serie H
| TNCA Serie H "Parasol" | |
|---|---|
| Role | Bomber |
| National origin |  Mexico
|
| Manufacturer | TNCA |
| First flight | 1916 |
| Status | retired |
| Primary users | Mexican Air Force -> |
| Number built | 13 |
The TNCA Serie H "Parasol" was a bomber and reconnaissance aircraft manufactured by the Talleres Nacionales de Construcciones Aeronáuticas (TNCA). It was a high-wing monoplane (which was very unusual at the time), which allowed better speed performance. It was one of the first aircraft models made by TNCA and was basically a "Technology Tester", in order to improve the designs of subsequent models. Its design was very similar to the Morane-Saulnier L, especially for the landing gear, the mast and the controls of the rudders, however the fuselage structure was made of metal tubes. It was powered by a 60 HP TNCA Aztatl six cylinders air cooled engine, with an Anáhuac propeller. The aircraft did not carry weapons, however could be mounted side-shot machine guns or bombs under the fuselage.[1][2][3][4]
Specifications
Data from Airwar.ru,[5] SEDENA[6]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 gunner
- Length: 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 17 m2 (180 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 350 kg (772 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × TNCA Aztatl 6-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 45 kW (60 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed Anáhuac
Performance
- Maximum speed: 90 km/h (56 mph, 49 kn)
- Cruise speed: 75 km/h (47 mph, 40 kn)
Armament
References
- ^ "TNCA aircraft, the Series H and the 3-E-130 series". Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ SEDENA. "Material aéreo histórico de la F.A.M." [Historical Air Material of the Mexican Air Force] (in Spanish). Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ Téllez Morales, Sergio. "TNCA Serie H" (in Spanish). Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ "Serie H" (in Russian). Уголок неба (Sky Corner). 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ "Serie H" (in Russian). Уголок неба (Sky Corner). 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ SEDENA. "Material aéreo histórico de la F.A.M." [Historical Air Material of the Mexican Air Force] (in Spanish). Retrieved October 17, 2019.