TNCA Serie H
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| TNCA Serie H "Parasol" | |
|---|---|
 TNCA Serie H in Museo Militar de Aviación | |
| General information | |
| Type | Bomber |
| National origin |  Mexico |
| Manufacturer | TNCA |
| Status | retired |
| Primary users | Mexican Air Force -> |
| Number built | 13 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1916 |
The TNCA Serie H "Parasol" was a Mexican bomber and reconnaissance aircraft manufactured by the Talleres Nacionales de Construcciones Aeronáuticas (TNCA). It was a high-wing monoplane (which was very unusual at the time), which allowed better speed performance. It was one of the first aircraft models made by TNCA and was designed as a "Technology Tester", in order to improve the designs of subsequent models. Its design was very similar to the Morane-Saulnier L, especially the design of the landing gear, mast and the controls of the rudders, however the fuselage structure was made of metal tubes. It was powered by a 60 HP TNCA Aztatl six cylinders air cooled engine, with an Anáhuac propeller.
The aircraft did not have fixed weapons, however side-shot machine guns could be mounted, and bombs could be carried under the fuselage.[1][2][3][4]
One example of the Serie H is preserved at the Mexican Air Force Museum (Museo Militar de Aviacion) in Santa Lucía.