Auster J-5 Autocar

Touring Aircraft

Auster J-5P Autocar, VH-BYU, c/n 3155 © Phil Vabre
Photo ©: Phil Vabre (Photos at airliners.net)
The Auster J/5 Autocar is a single-engine four-seat light touring aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Auster Aircraft Limited.
Crew1
Passengers3
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine Modelde Havilland Gipsy Major I
Engine Power97 kW130 hp
max. Cruise Speed178 km/h96 kts
  110 mph
max. Speed (vne)257 km/h139 kts
  160 mph
Service Ceiling3.353 m11.000 ft
Range419 km226 NM
260 mi.
Empty Weight605 kg1.334 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight1.088 kg2.399 lbs
Wing Span10,97 m35 ft 12 in
Wing Area17,1 m²184 ft²
Length7,11 m23 ft 4 in
Height2,50 m8 ft 2 in
First Flight1949
Production Statusout of production
Total Productionca. 180
ICAO CodeACAR ADVE AIGT ALPI
other TCDSLBA L-508
Data for (Version)Auster J-5B Autocar
VariantsJ-5B, J-5E, J-5G, J-5H, J-5P, J-5V