PADC Defiant
Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation · Philippines · first flew 1988 · light aircraft
The PADC Defiant was a trainer and light attack aircraft developed by the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation to reduce dependence on second-hand aircraft for the Philippine Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.51 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing single-engine tractor monoplane
- Two-seat trainer and light attack aircraft
- Single 224 kW Lycoming flat-six engine
A two-seat tandem monoplane powered by a single Textron Lycoming IO-540.
Specifications
- The PADC Defiant has a length of 8.51 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.52 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 357 km/h (222 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 22 February 1988 and was built by Gold Wings Aviation. The programme was cancelled.
Variants
One complete prototype and one incomplete prototype were built.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter service with the Philippine Air Force.
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