Auster Atom
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| J-3 Atom | |
|---|---|
| Type | Touring aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Auster Aircraft Limited |
| Maiden flight | 1946 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | J-2 Arrow |
The Auster J-3 Atom was a 1940s British single-engined two-seat high-wing touring monoplane built by Auster Aircraft Limited at Rearsby, Leicestershire.
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[edit] History
The Atom was an attempt to create a lower-powered version of the J-2 Arrow. A modified Arrow was flown with a 65 hp Continental C-65-12 engine and designated the J-3 Atom. Only the prototype, registered G-AHSY, was built as the aircraft was not developed.
[edit] Specifications (J-3)
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Length: 25 ft 3 in ()
- Wingspan: 36 ft ()
- Height: 6 ft 6 in ()
- Wing area: 185 ft² ()
- Powerplant: 1× Continental C-65-12 piston, 65 hp ()
Performance
[edit] Reference
- Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Volume 1. London: Putnam. ISBN 0 370 10006 9.
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Designation sequence
J-1 Autocrat • J-1U Workmaster • J-2 Arrow • J-3 Atom • J-4 • J-5 Autocar • J-5 Aiglet Trainer • J-5 Alpine
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