GAF Pika | |
|---|---|
| 国家 | 澳大利亚 |
| 作用 | 靶机 |
| 首次飞行 | 1952年8月28日 |
| 建立 | 517 |
这 加夫·金迪维克 是澳大利亚政府飞机工厂（GAF）生产的无线电控制目标无人机。这个名字来自澳大利亚原住民的一个词，意思是"被猎杀的人"。两个手动控制的原型，被构建为GAF皮卡（项目作为概念证明，以测试空气动力学，发动机和无线电控制系统，序列A92-1/2，"B-1/2"。无线电控制的金迪维克最初被指定为B项目，并接收了A93系列的连续剧。皮卡是澳大利亚原住民的词， 意思是传单
源： 维基百科上的加夫皮卡
| 加夫皮卡 | |
|---|---|
| 摄影师 | 弗拉基米尔·亚库博夫 |
| 本地化 | 皇家空军博物馆，库克角 |
| 照片 | 47 |
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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) |
|---|---|
| 类型 | Experimental Jet Aircraft / Testbed |
| National Origin | 澳大利亚 |
| 制造商 | Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) |
| First Flight | October 31, 1951 (or November 4, 1950, sources vary) |
| 船员 | 1 (Pilot) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | Approx. 1,315 kg (2,900 lb) |
| 长度 | 7.08–7.49 m (23 ft 3 in – 24 ft 7 in) |
| 翼展 | 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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