Ca.193

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The Caproni Ca.193: An Aviation Legacy

The Ca.193 was the last aircraft built at the Aeronautica Caproni di Milano factory. This light, multi-purpose aircraft was an all-metal, four-seater mid-wing monoplane.

It was equipped with two Walter Minor 6-III engines, each delivering 160 hp (118 kW), powering variable-pitch metal propellers. The prototype made its maiden flight on May 13, 1949.

Operational History and Preservation

In March of the following year, the aircraft was transferred for trials to the Air Force, where it received the registration number MM 5736. Following two years of testing, the aircraft was sold to civilian operators.

The aircraft’s service ended in 1960 at an aeroclub in Trento. More than thirty years later, the Ca.193 was restored and transferred to the Giovanni Caproni Museum, preserving its historical significance.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Ca.193
Wingspan, m	13.80
Length, m	9.35
Height, m	2.49
Wing area, m2	20.33
Empty weight	1400
Maximum takeoff weight	2100
Engine type	2 Piston engine Walter Minor 6-III
Power, hp	2 x 160
Maximum speed, km/h	225
Cruising speed, km/h	195
Practical range, km	1200
Service ceiling, m	5700
Crew	1-2
Payload	up to 2-3 passengers