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The CHUJIAO 6 (CJ-6A) Fighter Trainer is made by the Nanchang Aircraft Company in Nanchang China.
In the late 1940s China made moves to replace the YAK18s then in service. The final result was the CJ-6A, a totally indigenous design.
CJ-6As are usually used by the airforces of China, India, North Korea and Sri Lanka as a basic and advanced military trainer. The pilots of these Air Forces learn to fly in the CJ-6A and also learn basic military tactics and instrument flight in the aircraft. The students progress to a jet aircraft after completing their training in the CJ-6A.
This aircraft is also armed and used for light ground attack by the Chinese Air Force.
PowerPlant: Husoi HS-6A 9 Cylinder Supercharged Radial Engine rated at 285 Horsepower.
Weight: Empty 1100 Kg. Normal Takeoff 1400 Kg.
Max Speed: 200 Knots or 360 Kilometres per Hour. Max 'G' Limit: +6.5 and - 3.5
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When Australia was under threat of imminent invasion by the Japanese during World War II, and the English would not release any of their famed Spitfires or Hurricanes to Australia, we had no option but to design and build our own fighter.
The Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of Australia came up with the Boomerang in 6 weeks (drawing board to production). So named because of it's wing shape, the Boomerang stood between Australia and the Japanese until more effective fighters became available.
Due to arrive later this year, this Boomerang will have a 'dinky' seat behind the pilot and you will be able to enjoy this piece of history. - Stay Tuned!!
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