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 |
Image gallery of the Ca.193
