FMA 20 El Boyero

The FMA 20 El Boyero (Shepherd) was a light utility aircraft produced in Argentina in the 1940s. It was a conventional high-wing strut-braced monoplane with fixed tailskid undercarriage with seating for two side-by-side in an enclosed cabin. Design work started in 1939 and two prototypes were built the first flying in November 1940 and the second early the following year.

The FMA 20 El Boyero ("Shepherd") was a light utility aircraft produced in Argentina in the 1940s.1

Made by Fabrica Argentina de AvionesPetrolini Hermanos.

Empty Weight Lb
716
Wing Area Sqm
18
Designer
Juan Peretti
Eng 1 Type
Continental A65-8
Max Speed Mph
100
Ceiling Ft
13100
Eng 1 Kw
49
Span In
9
Gross Weight Lb
1210
Capacity
1
Number Built
131
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
325
Gross Weight Kg
550
Height In
11
Range Km
650
Manufacturer
Fabrica Argentina de Aviones
Petrolini Hermanos
Range Miles
400
First Flight
2
Max Speed Kmh
160
Height Ft
5
Span Ft
37
Wing Area Sqft
191
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
12
Length Ft
23
Height M
2
Ceiling M
4000
Eng 1 Hp
65
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
4
Length M
7
Category
Argentine civil utility aircraft 1940-1949
FMA aircraft

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