Cessna AT-17 Bobcat | |
|---|---|
| Šalies | Jav |
| Vaidmenį | Penkių vietų lengvasis transportas |
| Skirtos | 1939 m. kovo 26 d. |
| Pastatytas | 5422 |
2007 Cessna AT-17 Bobcat buvo dviejų variklių pažangus mokomasis orlaivis, sukurtas ir pagamintas Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose, ir antrojo pasaulinio karo metu buvo naudojamas atotrūkiui tarp vieno variklio treniruoklių ir dviejų variklių kovinių orlaivių užpildyti. AT-17 buvo varomas dviem Jacobs R-755-9 radialiniais varikliais. Komercinė versija buvo modelis T-50, iš kurio buvo sukurtas AT-17.
Šaltinis: Cessna AT-17 Bobcat Vikipedijoje
| Cessna AT-17 (T-50/UC-78B) Bobcat Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Travis Air Force Base Museum |
| Photos | 114 |
| Cessna T-50 Crane Walk Around | |
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| 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) |
|---|---|
| Vaidmenį | Advanced Multi-Engine Trainer |
| National Origin | Jungtinės Amerikos Valstijos |
| Gamintojas | Cessna Aircraft Company |
| Military Service Entry | 1940 |
| Crew/Capacity | 2 (Pilot/Instructor) + 3 (Trainees) |
| Konfigūracija | Low-wing cantilever monoplane, twin radial engines, retractable conventional gear |
| Ilgis | 10.15 m (33 ft 4 in) |
| Sparnų ilgis | 12.78 m (41 ft 11 in) |
| Aukštis | 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.
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