Adaro Chirta

In the early 1930s, Spanish pilot and engineer Julio Adaro began developing a trainer aircraft for a competition held by the Spanish Air Force.

Adaro Chirta Design and Prototype

The prototype aircraft, designated Adaro Chirta, was completed in 1934. This model was a two-seater sesquiplane of mixed construction with dual controls, powered by a 105 hp Walter Junior engine with a two-bladed tractor propeller.

Competition Entry and Outcome

That same year, the sole example of the aircraft, which received the military designation 1.E-7, participated in the competition alongside the Gil-Pazó GP-1 and the Hispano E-34. Although it demonstrated its capabilities, it only secured third place and, consequently, did not enter serial production.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Chirta
Wingspan, m	10.00
Length, m	6.50
Height, m	2.50
Wing area, m2	19.70
Empty weight	480
Normal takeoff weight	730
Engine type	1 Piston engine Walter Junior
Power, hp	1 x 105
Maximum speed, km/h	180
Cruising speed, km/h	140
Practical range, km	845
Practical ceiling, m	5050
Crew, crew members	2

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