Taylorcraft

Taylorcraft Auster

Trials

Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1945–1946): HMS Argus, Ravager and Illustrious

  • Introduction1942
  • Number built1,630

History

Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1945–1946): HMS Argus, Ravager and Illustrious

Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
3
Length
6.83 m (22 ft 5 in)
Wingspan
10.97 m (36 ft)
Height
2.44 m (8 ft)
02

Performance

Maximum speed
209 km/h (113 kn)
Range
402 km (250 mi)
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Lycoming O-290-3 flat-four piston (130 hp / 97 kW)
04

Developed from

Developed from
Taylor Cub