FMA I.Ae. 35

FMA I.Ae. 35 Huanquero
Type:	Training and transport aircraft
Design country:	Argentina
Manufacturer:	Fábrica Militar de Aviones
First flight:	September 21, 1953
Commissioning:	1957
Number of pieces:	50+

The FMA I.Ae. 35 Huanquero is a cantilever low- wing aircraft equipped with two air-cooled radial engines made by the Argentine manufacturer Fábrica Militar de Aviones . It is a multi-purpose aircraft that was produced in different versions.

history

The development was carried out by the German engineers Paul Klages and Kurt Tank . The machine made its maiden flight on September 21, 1953 . The first machine from series production took off on March 29, 1957 on its maiden flight. The double tail unit and the loading flap in the rear fuselage area are characteristic. From 1955, after an order for 100 machines, production began. This lasted until 1962. However, only 47 machines were made. The FMA I.Ae. 35 remained in service with the Argentine Air Force until 1974 .

Executions

Type IA

The IA version is an advanced trainer aircraft . It was used for navigation training. In addition to the two pilots , a radio operator and a navigator were part of the crew . Up to four flight students could be trained at their own workplaces. For avionics were flying blind instruments and radio equipment for the long-haul flight.

Type IU

The IU version is an advanced training aircraft for gunners and bomber crews . It has a twin mount with 12.7 mm Browning - MG and underwing pylons for the reception of up to 200 kg dropping weapons and up to four missiles. Two engines with 750 HP of type FMA IA 19 SR1 are used.

Type II

Version II is a light transport aircraft that can carry seven passengers in addition to the 3-person crew . The only prototype was equipped with additional tanks on the wing tips. Series production did not take place.

Type III

Version III is a rescue aircraft for four lying patients . In addition to the 3-person crew, a paramedic is also part of the crew.

Type IV

Version IV is a reconnaissance aircraft . A workstation is also provided for operating the “Fairchild 225” camera equipment. The cockpit crew consists of 3 people.

Pandora

The Pandora is the civil version with space for 10 passengers. The prototype first flew on May 28, 1960. Series production did not take place. Two engines with 750 HP of type FMA IA 19 SR1 are used.

construction

The fuselage consists of four sections and is made of aluminum in a half-shell construction. The cantilevered wing has an aspect ratio of 9 at the wing root which is NACA profile 633-218, at the wing tip registered NACA used 633-212. The wing is in three parts and is made entirely of aluminum. The planking is designed to be load-bearing. The defrosting is done with warm air. At the trailing edge of the wing, slotted flaps , also made of aluminum, are used as lift aids . appropriate. The ailerons are covered with fabric. The double tail unit is also made of aluminum in a cantilevered manner, with the planking also supporting here. The machine has a hydraulically retractable nose wheel landing gear with oil-hydraulic shock absorbers .

Technical data (version IA)

• Span: 19.60 m
• Length: 13.98 m
• Wing area: 42 m²
• Empty weight: 3500 kg
• Takeoff weight: 5700 kg
• Top speed: 362 km / h at 3000 m
• Cruising speed: 350 km / h at 3000 m
• Initial rate of climb: 300 m / min
• Service ceiling: 6400 m
• Tank capacity: 1200 l
• Range: 1570 km
• Engine: 2 × FMA IA 19R with 620 hp each
• Propellers: 3-blade from Rotol , adjustable

Web links

• IA 35 / Flickr
• IA 35 / Flickr
• IA 35 / Flickr

literature

• Leonard Bridgman (ed.): Jane's All The World's Aircraft - 1959-60 , Sampson Low, Marston & Company Ltd., London, 1959, pp. 5 f.