The PAF XT-001 Marko 1 was a basic trainer aircraft developed by the Philippine Air Force Self-Reliance Development Wing (PAFSRDW).[1]
Design and development
It was designed and built by the Self-Reliance Development Wing of the Philippine Air Force in 1975 from locally designed jigs and fixtures. It closely resembles the SIAI-Marchetti SF.260MP trainer, but with modified wingtips and cockpit. The prototype was initially thought to be a modified SF.260MP. Comparison of data with those for the SF.260MP indicates a slight increase in wingspan (though not in gross wing area), a lower empty weight, and (despite a similar powerplant and identical maximum takeoff weight) a slightly reduced performance. The first test flight was on May 21, 1975.[1][2]
Operators
- Philippines
Specifications
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1978–79[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.1 m (23 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in)
- Height: 2.4 m (7 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 10.10 m2 (108.7 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 720 kg (1,587 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-540-E4A5 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 194 kW (260 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed propeller
Performance
- Maximum speed: 260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn)
- Stall speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References