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CAC Wirraway

Trainer · WWII (1939–1945)

CAC Wirraway — Trainer
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The CAC Wirraway is a training and general purpose military aircraft manufactured in Australia by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) between 1939 and 1946. It was an Australian development of the North American NA-16 training aircraft. The Wirraway has been credited as being the foundation of Australian aircraft manufacturing.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Civil
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Engine
1× nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engine
Thrust / Power
600 hp
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
43
Empty Weight (lb)
3992
MTOW (lb)
6595
Service Ceiling (ft)
23000
Range (mi)
720
Max Speed (mph)
220