Casa 1-133
The CASA 1-133 was Spain's licence-built version of the German Bücker Bü 133 Jungmeister, a single-seat biplane trainer whose tight, powerful aerobatics made it one of the most respected competition aircraft of the 1930s. Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA began production in 1939, delivering about 25 airframes to the Spanish Air Force between 1940 and 1942, initially fitted with Hirth engines that were later swapped for Sh 14 radials. They served alongside surviving German-built Bü 133Cs in Spanish training squadrons until retirement in 1955. Today only a handful survive as prized warbirds on the international airshow circuit.
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Spain's licence-built Jungmeister: the CASA 1-133 was a single-seat biplane bred for aerobatic competition and military training.
Specifications
| Length | 6 m (20 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 6.6 m (22 ft) |
| Height | 2.2 m (7 ft) |
| Persons on board | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.6 t |
| Range | 270 NM (500 km) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,080 ft/min (5.5 m/s) |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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