CNNA HL-1

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HL-1
Henrique Lage HL-1 AN0607470.jpg
A HL-1 in Expo Aero Brasil, 2004
General information
TypeCivil utility aircraft
Manufacturer Companhia Nacional de Navegação Aérea (CNNA)
Number built140
History
First flight18 June 1940

The CNNA HL-1 was a light utility aircraft developed in Brazil in 1940. It was a high-wing strut-braced monoplane with fixed tailskid undercarriage and seating for two persons in tandem.

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Development

The design was developed by Henrique Lage as a two-seat cabin monoplane, bearing a strong resemblance to the contemporary Piper Cub. It was produced by the Cia Nacionale de Navegaçao Aéreo (CNNA) as the HL-1. Most of the aircraft were purchased by Brazilian aeroclubs, funded by the government's National Aviation Campaign (Campanha Nacional de Aviação) to train pilots for military service. Production continued until 1950 and a small number were exported to neighbouring countries.

Variants

HL-1A
Eight were built.
HL-1B
Main production version with smaller fuel tank than original design.
HL-1C
One prototype constructed
HL-5
Floatplane version. One prototype constructed.

Specifications

Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1947 [1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. Bridgman, Leonard, ed. (1947). Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1947. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co. p. 8c.

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