CAC, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Boomerang (CA-12, CA-13, CA-14, CA-19)
Fighter
The CAC Boomerang is a single-engine single-seat World War II fighter aircraft produced by the Australian manufacturer Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation.
The CAC Boomerang was the first combat aircraft developed and produced in Australia.
Propulsion | 1 Radial Engine |
Engine Model | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S3C4-G Twin Wasp |
Engine Power | 895 kW | 1200 hp |
Speed | 491 km/h | 265 kts 305 mph |
Service Ceiling | 10.363 m | 34.000 ft |
Range | 2.574 km | 1.390 NM 1.600 mi. |
Empty Weight | 2.437 kg | 5.373 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 3.742 kg | 8.250 lbs |
Wing Span | 10,97 m | 35 ft 12 in |
Wing Area | 20,9 m² | 225 ft² |
Length | 7,77 m | 25 ft 6 in |
Height | 2,92 m | 9 ft 7 in |
First Flight | 29.05.1942 |
Production Status | out of production |
Total Production | 250 |
ICAO Code | CA19 |
Data for (Version) | CAC CA-13 Boomerang Mk II |
Variants | CA-12, CA-13, CA-14, CA-19 |