Bergamaschi C-1
| Bergamaschi C-1 and C-2 | |
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| Role | Light trainer |
| Manufacturer | Cantieri Aeronuatic Bergamaschi |
| First flight | 1920s |
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The Bergamaschi C-1 and C-2 were Italian single-engined light trainers built by Cantieri Aeronautici Bergamaschi for the Bergamo flying school.
Design and development
During the 1920s the flying school at Bergamo developed a light training aircraft. Original for use in its own flying school it was also for sale to other flying schools and private individuals. A new company Cantieri Aeronautici Bergamaschi was established to build the aircraft.
The C-1 was an unequal-span biplane of conventional wood and fabric construction. The fuselage structure included an open cockpit for the pilot just aft of the upper wing trailing edge. It had a fixed tailskid type landing gear. Powered by a Hispano-Suiza inline engine.
The C-2 was generally similar differing only in having two seats.
Specifications (C-2)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 22 ft 8½ in (6.92 m)
- Wingspan: 31 ft 6 in (9.60 m)
- Height: 9 ft 1½ in (2.78 m)
- Empty weight: 1,603 lb (727 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 2,088 lb (947 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hispano-Suiza 6pa inline piston, 150 hp (112 kw)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 117 mph (188 km/h)
References
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.