FMA AeC.2
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 in Argentina |
| Headquarters | Argentina |
The FMA AeC.2 was a lightweight utility aircraft developed in Argentina during the early 1930s, which was also modified for military roles such as training and reconnaissance under the designations AeME.1, AeMO.1, AeMOe.1, and AeMOe.2.
Development
The AeC.2 originated from the AeC.1 model, but replaced the enclosed cabin with two open tandem cockpits. Production included only two civil AeC.2 units, followed by seven AeME.1 trainer aircraft. A formation of six AeME.1s along with one AeC.2 participated in a long-range demonstration tour across Brazil, known as the "Sol de Mayo" squadron.
In 1934, the observation-focused AeMO.1 variant was introduced featuring an updated tail assembly; production of 41 aircraft commenced from July of that year. Armament options varied, with some equipped with a flexible .303 Vickers machine gun positioned in the observer’s cockpit, while others carried twin synchronized guns mounted in the forward fuselage.
Subsequently, six AeMOe.1 crew trainers were produced, closely resembling the AeMO.1 but incorporating a NACA cowling around the engine. This led to the final iteration, the AeMOe.2 in 1937, which included additional tail modifications; a total of 61 were constructed.
Derived from the AeMOe.1 design, the sole AeMS.1 air ambulance featured an enclosed cabin capable of accommodating four stretchers plus a medical attendant.
Variants
- AeC.2 (Civil) – civil utility model (2 units built)
- AeME.1 (Militar de Entrenamiento) – military trainer version (7 units built)
- AeMO.1 (Militar de Observación) – military reconnaissance aircraft (41 units built)
- AeMOe.1 (Militar de Observación y Entrenamiento) – combined observation and trainer variant (6 units built)
- AeMOe.2 – improved observation and training aircraft (14 units built)
- AeMS.1 (Militar Sanitario) – military medical evacuation aircraft (1 unit built)
See also
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation, Studio Editions, London, 1989, p. 393
- World Aircraft Information Files, Bright Star Publishing, London, File 894 Sheet 27