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Airspeed Consul

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Airspeed Consul — Fixed Wing
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The Airspeed Consul is a twin-engined light transport aircraft and affordable airliner designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Airspeed Limited. Introduced during the immediate post-war period, it was a straightforward conversion of surplus Airspeed Oxford military trainers that had been extensively used during the Second World War.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
2× seven cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines
Thrust / Power
395 hp each
Length (ft)
35
Wingspan (ft)
53
Empty Weight (lb)
6047
MTOW (lb)
8250
Service Ceiling (ft)
19000
Range (mi)
900
Max Speed (mph)
190