Two Hispano HA-200s are represented in the Military Aviation Museum’s collection, acquired when a technical college closed down some years ago. While a design of intriguing provenance, they no longer fit the scope of the Museum’s collection policies, so both airframes are now available to a new home.
Hispano Aviación, developed the Saeta (Arrow) during the mid-50s as a two-seat trainer for the Spanish Air Force. The legendary German engineer, Willy Messerschmitt was the aircraft’s chief designer, having emigrated to Spain following WWII. Messerschmitt’s connection to the type, which conjures impressions of an unbuilt, late-war Luftwaffe concept fighter, is the reason why the Museum kept these aircraft for so long. However, they are ill-suited to our present purpose, which is why they are available for sale or trade.
The Saeta has the distinction of being the first Spanish-designed aircraft to harness jet propulsion. The type entered service with the Spanish Air Force in 1960. It also received an export order from the Egyptian Air Force, which had 90 examples built under license domestically as the Helwan HA-200B Al-Kahira. While primarily a trainer, the Saeta did see combat in the ground attack role during the 1974 Polisario Uprisings in the Spanish Sahara.
The specific history and origin for each of the Museum’s Saetas is presently unknown, although they are thought to have come from Spain via California. While untested, the engines are believed to be intact inside the aircraft. Each of the airframes is complete, although disassembled for transport and storage.
TTAF: Unknown
Engine: Turbomeca Marbore IV, Serial Number Unknown, SMOH: Unknown
Estimated TT: UnknownÂ
Avionics: Unknown
Offered for US$2,500 each or equivalent trade
To arrange a showing, please call 757-721-7767 and speak with the Director, or click here.
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