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1957 CAC WINJEEL

SOLD
This practical, reliable warbird is in excellent condition after recent refurbishment and new paint etc. Fitted with 3-seats but with room for a fourth.

Can you think of any other low-wing, tailwheel warbird-style aircraft that can also serve as a family tourer?

Airframe TT 4886 hours, engine and prop, 775 Hrs SOH, Garmin GNC 250XL Nav/Com; Garmin GTX320A TXP, Sigtronics SPA-400 Intercom. New fuel cells, Cleveland brakes, fresh annual with sale.

One owner since RAAF service. Significantly, this aircraft is being sold with a spare centre-section with 1,500 hrs remaining.

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Aircraft Type - Specifications

Power Plant:

One 332 kw (445 hp) Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-2 Wasp nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engine

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 11.81 m (38 ft 9 in)
  • Length: 8.92 m (29 ft 4½ in)
  • Height: 2.52 m (8 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 23.22 m² (249 sq ft)
  • Max speed: 299 km/h (186 mph)
  • Cruising speed at 2,591 m (8,500 ft): 265 km/h (165 mph)
  • Endurance at 254 km/h (158 mph) at 1,524 m (5,000 ft): 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Initial rate of climb: 457 m/min (1,500 ft/min)

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