Harlow PC-5
Harlow Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The Harlow PC-5 was an American military trainer version of the PJC-2, designed and built by the Harlow Aircraft Company. It was also licence-produced by Hindustan Aeronautics in India.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Revised fuselage with dual controls |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing monoplane trainer
- Tandem two-seat layout
- Revised fuselage with dual controls
It is a low-wing monoplane with two seats in tandem, with a Warner Super Scarab radial engine in the PC-5A version. The PC-6 wing failed in an early test flight, causing a fatal accident.
Specifications
- The Harlow PC-5 has a length of 7.19 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.86 m (36 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Harlow of Alhambra, California, designed a tandem two-seat training version of the PJC-2 with a revised fuselage and dual controls. The aircraft first flew in July 1939 but failed to interest the United States Army Air Corps.
Variants
The PC-5A was the version for assembly in India by Hindustan Aircraft, and the PC-6 was a cheaper version of the PC-5, of which one was built.
Where you'll see it
Only five aircraft had been built when the company was taken over by the Intercontinent Corporation. Components for 50 aircraft were supplied to Hindustan Aeronautics for the Royal Indian Air Force, and the first PC-5A flew in August 1941.
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