Taylorcraft Auster
Technical Information

Background
Built by Taylorcraft Aeroplanes Limited in the United Kingdom. In the Pacific, used by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Fleet Air Arm (FAA). The Auster was used for liaison, observation, resupply or evacuation during the Pacific War. Capable of taking off with a 91' / 28m runway, including improvised or rough runways.

Technical Details
Crew  3 (pilot, observer, passenger)
Engine  1 × Lycoming O-290-3 flat-four piston, 130 hp (97 kW)
Span  36' / 10.97m
Length  22' 5" / 6.83m
Height  8' / 2.44m
Maximum Speed 129.8 mph /  209 kmh
Range  250 miles / 402 km
Armament  none