Auster J5-G Autocar
 |
| Type |
Communications Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Auster Aircraft Limited, Leicestershire, UK |
| Number Ordered |
2 |
| First Delivered |
7 June 1953 |
| Length |
23 feet 2 inches |
| Height |
7 feet 6 inches |
| Width |
36 feet |
| Speed | 116 mph |
| Range |
500 miles |
| Crew |
1 |
| Engines | One Blackburn Cirrus Major 3, 155 bhp |
| Operated by |
Naval Air Station Nowra |
The first variant of the Auster J5 Autocar was designed as a four seat touring aircraft and first flew in August 1949. A demand for more power, in order for it to better perform under hot and high conditions, led to the development of the J5G variant that first flew in July 1951. The majority of the J5G variants were exported from Britain and two were delivered to Australia; on the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney upon her return to Australia following the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
Auster J5-G Autocar.
The two RAN aircraft were used as communications aircraft, and for general transport duties, between 1953 and 1963 before being taken out of service and sold.
