Canadair CT-114 Tutor

The Canadair CL -41 Tutor, is a two-seat training aircraft with jet propulsion of the Royal Canadian Air Force, which was made ​​by the Canadian manufacturer Canadair. The military designation for the RCAF 's CT - 114 Tutor. The first flight took place on 13 January 1960. It is used for training beginners, but also flown by the Canadian Snowbirds aerobatic team.

History and construction

The CL- 41 is a jet-powered two-seat training aircraft with side-by- side seating. The machine is designed as a low-wing aircraft and has a retractable nose gear and a T-tail. Canadair began work on the CL -41 in the late 1950s. Equipped with a Pratt & Whitney JT12A, the prototype took off on its maiden flight on 13 January 1960. The CL -41 was eventually built in 212 copies, 1963-1967. In September 1960 Canada ordered 190 copies, which were fitted with a license-built General Electric J85 engine. Canada's Air Force designated the CL- 41 and CT - 114 Tutor and used it to 2000 for pilot training. 1976 an extensive modification program was launched to improve the avionics as well as to provide under the hull the ability to attach to two suspension auxiliary tanks. Malaysia ordered 20 copies in 1966, which were equipped with six suspension points under the wings and a more powerful engine. The in Malaysia as Tebuan ( wasp) designated machines were used until 1986 as a trainer and ground-attack aircraft.

Variants

Military user

  • Canada Canada
  • Malaysia Malaysia

Specifications

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