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J/5 Autocar

Auster Aircraft Limited · Touring aircraft · Early Jet (1946–1969)

J/5 Autocar — Touring aircraft
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The Auster J/5 Autocar is a late 1940s British single-engined four-seat high-wing touring monoplane built by Auster Aircraft Limited at Rearsby, Leicestershire.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Manufacturer
Auster Aircraft Limited
Operator
Private pilot owners
Primary Role
Touring aircraft
Status
Several still airworthy in 2012
Service Entry
1950
Produced
1950-1957
Engine
1× air-cooled, four-cylinder inline engine
Thrust / Power
|eng1 kn-ab= |eng1 lbf-ab= lbf; 130 hp
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
1413
MTOW (lb)
2450
Service Ceiling (ft)
11000
Range (mi)
500
Max Speed (mph)
116