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J-5Q Alpine

Seats
3 3
Power
145 hp108 kW
Cruise
97 kt180 km/h
Auster Aircraft J-5Q Alpine
Auster Aircraft J-5Q Alpine
Auster Aircraft J-5Q Alpine
Photo: RuthAS · CC BY 3.0Photo: RuthAS · CC BY 3.0Photo: wiltshirespotter · CC BY-SA 2.0

About the J-5Q Alpine

The Auster J-5Q Alpine is a single-engine, fixed-wing touring and liaison monoplane of British origin. Developed by Auster Aircraft, it features a high-wing layout and accommodates multiple occupants, making it well-suited for utility operations, forestry patrols, and general transport duties.

The aircraft originated as a development of earlier company designs, incorporating a more powerful powerplant to enhance performance in demanding overseas environments like Australia and New Zealand. Several examples were subsequently adopted by military air arms and defense forces for communication and support tasks, with some surviving examples preserved in aviation museums today.

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