Auster

Auster B.8 Agricola

The Agricola was an unsuccessful attempt by Auster to break into the specialised agricultural market. Only eight were built and it is believed that one is still maintained in airworthy condition in New Zealand.
 

ZK-BXO             c/n AIRP/860              United Kingdom
Single seat agricultural aircraft first flown in 1955

Engine: 240hp(179kW) Continental O-470-B                                                                             Length: 28’1”(8.56m)                                                                                            Height: 8’4”(2.54m)
Wingspan: 42’0”(12.8m)                                                                                                    No.built: 8
Range: 215miles(346km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 100mph(160kmh) Empty weight: 2000lb(908kg)                                                Maximum take-off weight: 3810lb(1729kg)

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