CASA C-202 Halcón

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

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

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.
  • Donald, David, ed. (1997). The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. Prospero Books. p. 222. ISBN 1-85605-375-X. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Lambert, C.M. (10 February 1956). "Made In Spain: Part 2–The Work of CASA". Flight. Vol. 69 no. 2455. pp. 169–171.
  • Taylor, John W. R. (1961). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1961–62. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company.
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