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The DINFIA IA 46 Ranquel, IA 46 Super Ranquel, and IA 51 Tehuelche were Argentine utility aircraft developed in the late 1950s. The intention was to create a light aircraft suitable for aeroclub and agricultural use, and resulting design was a conventional high-wing strut-braced monoplane with fixed tailwheel undercarriage. The aircraft were named for the Ranquel and Tehuelche peoples, different groups indigenous to Patagonia.
Construction was of a fabric-covered tubular structure, although the Tehuelche featured metal-covered wings. Accommodation was provided for a single pilot with a bench seat for two people to the rear. In all, some 220 aircraft were built, some of which served as glider tugs for the Fuerza Aerea Argentina.
[edit] Variants
- IA 46 Ranquel
- Initial production version with Lycoming O-320-A2B engine
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- IA 46 Super Ranquel
- Version of IA 46 with Lycoming O-360-A1A engine
- IA 51 Tehuelche
- Version with metal-covered wings, larger flaps, and chemical capacity increased to 500 L (130 US gal)
[edit] Specifications (IA 46 Ranquel)
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Capacity: 2 passengers or 400 L (100 US Gal) of agricultural chemicals
- Length: 7.45 m (24 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 11.60 m (38 ft 1 in)
- Height: 2.15 m (7 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 18.0 m² (194 ft²)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320-A2B engine, 112 kW (150 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 195 km/h (120 mph)
- Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,100 ft)
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 326.
- Simpson, R. W. (1995). Airlife's General Aviation. Shrewsbury: Airlife Publishing, 413.
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