INTA HM.1 explained

The INTA HM.1, also known as Huarte Mendicoa HM-1, was a 1940s Spanish primary trainer designed by the Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeronáutica (INTA) and built for them by Aeronáutica Industrial S.A..

Development

The HM.1 was designed by INTA as a two-seat primary training monoplane with a fixed tailwheel landing gear. It was followed by a number of similar aircraft with equipment and accommodation changes. The last of the family was the HM.7 built in 1947 which was an enlarged four-seat version powered by a 240 hp (179 kW) Argus As 10C engine, the HM.7 was the last powered aircraft designed by the Institute.

Variants

HM.1
  • Two-seat primary trainer
    HM.2
  • enclosed-cabin version of the HM.1 with retractable landing gear.
    HM.3
  • open-cockpit floatplane variant
    HM.5
  • single-seat advanced trainer
    HM.7
  • enlarged four-seat version
    HM.9
  • two-seat glider tug

    Operators

    References

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