PAF XT-001 Marko 1

XT-001 Marko 1
Role Basic trainer aircraft
National origin Philippines
Manufacturer Philippine Air Force
First flight 21 May 1975
Status Cancelled
Primary user Philippine Air Force
Number built 1 prototype
Developed from SIAI-Marchetti SF.260MP

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

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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

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 Philippines

Specifications

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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

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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

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  1. ^ a b "INDIGENOUS PROTOTYPES/PROJECTS". geocities.ws. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  2. ^ Ferreras, Ernesto Jr. (July 6, 2013). "Philippine Aircraft Research & Development: a brief outline". aeroengineer101.blogspot.com. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  3. ^ Taylor, John W.R. (1979). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1978–79. London: Jane's Defence Data.