Heston JA3
Heston Aircraft Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1938 · light aircraft
The Heston JA3 was a British low-wing touring monoplane developed by the Heston Aircraft Company in 1938, featuring retractable undercarriage and an enclosed cabin for comfortable cross-country flying. It represented a capable pre-war British light transport design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- British pre-war low-wing touring monoplane
- Retractable undercarriage and enclosed cabin
- Product of the short-lived Heston Aircraft Company
A sleek low-wing British monoplane with retractable undercarriage, distinguishable from contemporaries by its relatively large cabin and the Heston company's characteristic clean aerodynamic form.
Specifications
- The Heston JA3 has a length of 9.65 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 256 km/h (159 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 4 passengers.
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History
Designed and built at Heston Aerodrome by the Heston Aircraft Company, the JA3 was first flown in 1938 just before the outbreak of World War II curtailed further civil aviation development. The company also produced the racing Heston Racer.
Variants
The JA3 was developed in limited numbers; detailed variant information is not well documented.
Where you'll see it
Civilian operations in the United Kingdom were interrupted by the outbreak of World War II; the type saw little peacetime use.
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