Auster J/4
Auster Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1946 · light aircraft
The Auster J/4 was a 1940s British single-engined two-seat high-wing touring monoplane built by Auster Aircraft Limited at Rearsby, Leicestershire.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.86 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Single inverted inline engine in the nose
- Two-seat touring cabin
It is a high-wing monoplane powered by a 90 hp Blackburn Cirrus Minor I four-cylinder inverted inline engine.
Specifications
- The Auster J/4 has a length of 6.86 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 174 km/h (108 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the Auster J/2 Arrow and first flew in 1946.
Variants
Twenty-seven J/4s were built.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a touring aircraft for private owners.
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