Specifications and Performance

Auster J/5 Autocar

 

J/5B VH-KCL

Engine 1 x 97kW (130hp) de Havilland Gipsy Major 1 inverted in-line engine
Wing Span
10.97m
36ft 0in
Length
7.11m
23ft 4in
Height
  1.98m
6ft 6in
Wing Area
17.20sq m
185sq ft
Weight Empty
605kg
1 334lb
Weight Loaded
1 089kg
2 400lb
Max Speed
188km/h
117mph
Cruising Speed
171km/h
106mph
Initial Climb
160m/min
525ft/min
Service Ceiling
3 355 m
11 000ft
Range
418km
260miles

J/5G VH-BYP

Engine 1 x 116 kW (155hp) Blackburn Cirrus Major 3 inverted in-line engine
Wing Span
10.97m
36ft 0in
Length
7.06m
23ft 2in
Height
  1.98m
6ft 6in
Wing Area
17.20sq m
185sq ft
Weight Empty
620kg
1 367lb
Weight Loaded
1 111kg
2 450lb
Max Speed
204km/h
127mph
Cruising Speed
177km/h
110mph
Initial Climb
216m/min
710ft/min
Service Ceiling
4 110m
13 500ft
Range
760km
485miles

 

Compiled by Don Cameron