Companhia Aeronáutica Paulista
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1942 |
| Founder | Francisco Pignatari |
| Defunct | 1948 |
| Fate | Acquired by Neiva |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Jorge de la Roche Fragoso |
| Products | Aircraft |
Companhia Aeronáutica Paulista usually known as CAP was a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer established in São Paulo.
History[edit]
It acquired the assets of Empresa Aeronáutica Ypiranga the same year it was founded and with them, the design that was to become its most important product, the CAP-4. Despite strong sales of this aircraft (nearly 800 were built), the company ran into financial problems in 1948 and was forced to close. The remaining assets were nationalized, with some eventually being taken over by Neiva.[1]
Aircraft[edit]
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAP-1 Planalto | 1942 | 20 | Military trainer aircraft |
| CAP-4 Paulistinha | 1935 | 789 | Two seat trainer aircraft |
| CAP-5 Carioca | 1945 | 7 | Civil trainer aircraft |
References[edit]
- ^ Gunston, Bill (1993). World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. p. 70.
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