T-67 Firefly
Summary
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Slingsby |
| First flight | 12 March 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 250 units |
| Average unit price | $0.5 million |
Description
The Slingsby T-67 Firefly is a military aircraft that was developed primarily for use in pilot training programs. Initially designed by Slingsby Aviation in the late 1970s, the Firefly went through several iterations and modifications over the years to improve its performance and capabilities. It has been widely used by various armed forces around the world for basic flight training, instrument flying, and aerobatics training, thanks to its agile and maneuverable design. The Firefly has seen deployment in a range of environments and conditions, allowing pilots to gain valuable experience and proficiency before progressing to more advanced military aircraft.
Technical specifications
| Version: T-67 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 members |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h (175 mph) |
| Wing area | 13 m² (139.9 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m (35.1 ft) |
| Height | 2.4 m (7.7 ft) |
| Length | 7.6 m (24.8 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m (18,999 ft) |
| Empty weight | 794 kg (1,750 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,157 kg (2,551 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 7.0 m/s (23.0 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × pistons engine Lycoming AEIO-540-D delivering 194 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bahrain | 3 | |
All operators
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