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The Auster J/1 Autocrat was a development of the Auster Mk5 (Model J)
for the immediate post war civil market. Modified to accept the
Blackburn engine it proved popular and 363 were built. The J/1B Aiglet
(86 built) was powered by a 130hp(97kW) de Havilland and with a maximum
take-off weight of 2000lb(907kg). The similar J/1N Alpha (100 built) is
a J/1B without an oil cooler. A small number of J/1B Aiglets have been
modified to take a 180hp(134kW) Lycoming. These models have survived in
healthy numbers and can be found in Europe, Australia, New Zealand,
Canada and the United States. Illustrated below is an Auster J/1
Autocrat.
G-AGOH c/n 1442 United Kingdom
3 seat light aircraft
first flown in 1946
Engine: 100hp(74kW) Blackburn Cirrus Minor 2
Length: 23’5”(7.13m)
Height: 6’6”(1.98m)
Wingspan: 36’0”(10.97m)
No.built: 549
Range: 320miles(514km)
Cruising speed: 100mph(160kmh) Empty weight: 1052lb(477kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1850lb(840kg)
Illustrated below is an
Auster J/1B Aiglet powered by a 160hp Lycoming O-320 and designated
Auster J/1B/L.
VH-AYJ
c/n 2346
Auster J/1 Autocrat Side
view 1/144 scale
Side view 1/108 scale
Side view 1/72 scale
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