Companhia Aeronáutica Paulista

Companhia Aeronáutica Paulista usually known as CAP was a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer established in São Paulo.

Companhia Aeronáutica Paulista
Company typePrivate
IndustryAerospace
Founded1942; 82 years ago (1942)
FounderFrancisco Pignatari
Defunct1948; 76 years ago (1948)
FateAcquired by Neiva
Headquarters,
Key people
Jorge de la Roche Fragoso
ProductsAircraft

History

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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

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Summary of aircraft built by CAP
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

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  1. ^ Gunston, Bill (1993). World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. p. 70.