CNNA HL-6 explained

The CNNA HL-6 was a civil trainer aircraft developed in Brazil in 1943.

Development

The HL-6 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional configuration. It employed a fixed tailskid undercarriage. The student and instructor sat in tandem, in open cockpits.^[1]

Variants

• HL-6 - prototype. One built
• HL-6A - similar to prototype but with more powerful engine. Five units were constructed in 1943.
• HL-6B Cauré - Similar to HL-6A but with more powerful engine 216kW Lycoming O-290C, and optional enclosed cabin. 39 units were constructed in 1944.

Further reading

• Book: Bertazzo, Roberto Portella . A Crise da Industria Aeronáutica Brasiliera 1945-1968 . 2003 . 10–11 .

External links

• São Paulo Technical Museum website

Notes and References

1. Book: Taylor, Michael J. H. . Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation . 1989 . Studio Editions . London . 256 .