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Weber W-151

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Weber W-151
Role Light aircraft
Manufacturer Companhia Nacional de Aviões
Designer Willibald Weber
First flight 1962
Introduction 1964
Number built 1

The Weber W-151 was a light aircraft built by the Brazilian manufacturer Campanhia Nacional de Aviões.

Development

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Willibald Weber began work on the W-151 in 1962, which flew for the first time in November 1962.[1] The original plan was to build three prototypes. Although the aircraft was superior compared to the Cessna aircraft, series production was not started for cost reasons.[1]

The W-151 was a strutted shoulder-wing aircraft with conventional tailplane and non-retractable nose wheel landing gear. The aircraft was powered by a Continental IO-520C with 210 kW and was made entirely of metal. The enclosed cabin for up to six people could be entered through a door on the left side.[2]

Specifications

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Data from Enciclopédia de Aviões Brasileiros[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Capacity: Four-Five
  • Length: 8.40 m (27 ft 7 in)
  • Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 3.30 m (10 ft 10 in)
  • Gross weight: 1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental IO-520C boxer engine, 210 kW (280 hp)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 354 km/h (220 mph, 191 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 245 km/h (152 mph, 132 kn)
  • Range: 2,100 km (1,300 mi, 1,100 nmi)

References

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Notes
  1. ^ a b Volland 2011, p. 59
  2. ^ a b Pereira 1997, p. 388
Bibliography
  • Volland, Marc (2011). Die Flugzeuge von Embraer: und anderer lateinamerikanischer Flugzeugbauer, ab 1945. Germany: BoD. ISBN 978-3-8423-0004-0.[self-published source?]
  • Pereira, Roberto (1997). Enciclopédia de Aviões Brasileiros. São Paulo: Editora Globo. ISBN 9788525021373.