Cessna AT-17 Bobcat | |
|---|---|
| Riik | USA |
| Rolli | Viiekohaline kerge transport |
| Kavandatud | March 26, 1939 |
| Ehitatud | 5422 |
2007 Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft designed and made in the United States, and used during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engined trainers and twin-engined combat aircraft. The AT-17 was powered by two Jacobs R-755-9 radial engines. The commercial version was the Model T-50, from which the AT-17 was developed.
Allikas: Cessna AT-17 Bobcat Vikipeedias
| Cessna AT-17 (T-50/UC-78B) Bobcat Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Travis Air Force Base Museum |
| Photos | 114 |
| Cessna T-50 Crane Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Unknow |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 26 |
General Characteristics and Role
The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat, originally a civilian utility aircraft known as the **Cessna T-50**, was rapidly adapted for military use as an advanced multi-engine trainer during World War II. Its primary role was to teach U.S. and Commonwealth pilots the complex procedures required to fly twin-engine aircraft, preparing them for roles in bombers and transports like the B-25 Mitchell or the C-47 Skytrain. Due to its wooden construction and reliance on readily available components, the Bobcat was simple to manufacture quickly in large numbers. Despite a reputation for being somewhat difficult to handle on the ground, it was a vital component of the Allied pilot training pipeline.
| Property | Typical Value (AT-17 Bobcat) |
|---|---|
| Rolli | Advanced Multi-Engine Trainer |
| National Origin | Ameerika Ühendriigid |
| Tootja | Cessna Aircraft Company |
| Military Service Entry | 1940 |
| Crew/Capacity | 2 (Pilot/Instructor) + 3 (Trainees) |
| Konfiguratsiooni | Low-wing cantilever monoplane, twin radial engines, retractable conventional gear |
| pikkus | 10.15 m (33 ft 4 in) |
| Tiibade siruulatus | 12.78 m (41 ft 11 in) |
| kõrgus | 3.18 m (10 ft 5 in) |
| Gross Weight | 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engines: 2 x Jacobs R-755-9 seven-cylinder air-cooled radial engines.
- Power Output: 245 hp (183 kW) each.
- Maximum Speed: 306 km/h (190 mph; 165 knots).
- Cruise Speed: 257 km/h (160 mph; 139 knots).
- Construction Material: The aircraft featured a steel-tube fuselage covered in fabric, with wings constructed primarily of wood.
Service and Legacy
- Primary Operator: United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF – known as the Crane I or II).
- Total Production: Over 5,400 T-50s/Bobcats were produced during the war years, highlighting the high demand for multi-engine training.
- Fictional Fame: The Cessna T-50 gained wide recognition as the aircraft flown by the fictional characters Sky King and his nephew Clipper in the popular television show of the 1950s.
- Post-War: Many Bobcats were sold off as surplus and were popular as low-cost private and light transport aircraft in the immediate post-war period.
Vaadatud : 1986
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