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Commonwealth CA-12 Boomerang

Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) · Fighter · Australia · WWII (1939–1945)

Commonwealth CA-12 Boomerang — Fighter
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The CAC Boomerang is a fighter aircraft designed and manufactured in Australia by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation between 1942 and 1945. Approved for production shortly following the Empire of Japan's entry into the Second World War, the Boomerang was rapidly designed as to meet the urgent demands for fighter aircraft to equip the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It was the first combat aircraft designed and constructed in Australia.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Australia
Manufacturer
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC)
Operator
RAAF
Primary Role
Fighter
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1942
Produced
250
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S3C4G Twin Wasp
Thrust / Power
1,200 hp
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
25.9
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
5450
MTOW (lb)
7699
Service Ceiling (ft)
34000
Range (mi)
930
Max Speed (mph)
296
Armament
2x 20mm Hispano; 4x .303 Browning