GAF Pika | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 오스트레일리아 |
| 역할 | 대상 드론 |
| 첫 비행 | 1952년 8월 28일 |
| 내장 | 517 |
Tthe GAF 진디빅 호주 정부 항공기 공장(GAF)에서 생산한 무선 조종 표적 드론입니다. 이름은 "사냥감"을 의미하는 호주 원주민 단어에서 유래했습니다. 두 개의 수동 제어 프로토 타입은 GAF Pika (공기 역학, 엔진 및 무선 제어 시스템을 테스트하기위한 개념 증명으로 프로젝트, A92-1 / 2, 'B-1 / 2'로 직렬화되었습니다. 무선 조종 Jindivik은 처음에 프로젝트 B로 지정되었으며 A93 시리즈에서 일련 번호를 받았습니다. 피카(Pika)는 전단지를 의미하는 호주 원주민 단어입니다
소스: 위키백과의 GAF Pika
| GAF 피카 | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 블라디미르 야쿠보프 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | RAAF 박물관, 포인트 쿡 |
| 사진 | 47 |
참고 항목:
General Characteristics and Role
The GAF Pika was a single-seat, manned, experimental jet aircraft developed by the Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) in Australia. Its primary and sole role was to serve as a proof-of-concept testbed for the larger Jindivik pilotless target drone program. The Pika (an Aboriginal Australian word meaning “flier”) was essentially the Jindivik airframe modified with a cockpit, side air intakes (to clear space for the pilot), and a conventional retractable tricycle undercarriage. Only two prototypes were built (A93-1 and A93-2). By flying the Pika first, engineers could safely test the Jindivik’s unique aerodynamics, the performance of its jet engine, and the complex radio control systems before attempting unmanned flight, making it the only Australian-designed and built manned jet aircraft to date.
| Property | Typical Value (GAF Pika) |
|---|---|
| 형식 | Experimental Jet Aircraft / Testbed |
| National Origin | 오스트레일리아 |
| 제조업체 | Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) |
| First Flight | October 31, 1951 (or November 4, 1950, sources vary) |
| 승무원 | 1 (Pilot) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | Approx. 1,315 kg (2,900 lb) |
| 길이 | 7.08–7.49 m (23 ft 3 in – 24 ft 7 in) |
| 윙스 팬 | 5.79–5.8 m (19 ft 0 in – 19 ft 0 in) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 1 x Armstrong Siddeley Adder ASA.1 turbojet engine.
- Thrust: Approx. 3.9 kN (1,050 lbf).
- Maximum Speed: Approx. 756 km/h (470 mph).
- Service Ceiling: Approx. 9,754 m (32,000 ft).
- Endurance: Limited to around 30 minutes due to the reduced fuel load necessitated by the pilot’s cockpit and undercarriage.
- Unique Purpose: The Pika could be flown manually by the pilot or controlled remotely by a ground station, providing crucial training for the future Jindivik operators.
- Air Intakes: Unlike the subsequent Jindivik (which had a dorsal intake), the Pika featured two side-mounted air intakes.
Service History and Legacy
- Test Program: The two prototypes logged over one hundred flights during testing at the Woomera Rocket Range in South Australia.
- Key Findings: The trials confirmed the Jindivik’s aerodynamic stability and performance envelope. One significant result was proving that the final Jindivik design did not require a rudder, leading to cost and weight savings.
- Successor: The knowledge gained from the Pika directly led to the successful development and mass production of the GAF Jindivik, which became a globally exported, high-altitude target drone used by Australia, the UK, Sweden, and the US Navy.
- Final Status: The last flying Pika (A93-2) ended its flying career in 1954. The sole surviving prototype is preserved and on public display at the RAAF Museum in Point Cook, Victoria.
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