Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation · Australia · first flew 1951 · light aircraft
The CAC Winjeel is an Australian three-seat basic trainer built by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation to replace the Tiger Moth and the Wirraway.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing monoplane with a nine-cylinder radial engine
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
- Side-by-side seating under a rearward-sliding canopy
A low-wing radial-engined trainer with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage and a provision for a third seat behind the two pilots.
Specifications
- The Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel has a length of 8.55 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.77 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 299 km/h (186 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed to RAAF requirement AC.77 of 1948, the two CA-22 prototypes were flown in February 1951. The prototype proved so stable that it was almost impossible to spin, so the tail had to be redesigned.
Variants
Two CA-22 prototypes were built, followed by 62 production CA-25 aircraft.
Where you'll see it
The RAAF used it as a basic trainer from 1955 until 1975, and later in the forward air control role until 1994. Some examples are now privately owned or in museums.
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