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CAC Boomerang

The CAC Boomerang is an Australian fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation.

Time Period: World War II
Country of Origin: Australia
Type: Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer: Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation

CAC Boomerang Aircraft Overview

The CAC Boomerang was a fighter plane developed and manufactured by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of Australia during World War II. The Boomerang was designed as a single-seat fighter aircraft primarily for the purpose of home defense. It was built using available components and featured a unique “cranked” wing design.

The CAC Boomerang was not intended to be a high-performance fighter but rather a capable aircraft that could be quickly produced using existing resources. It served mainly in the Pacific theater during World War II, providing close air support and reconnaissance missions.

The Boomerang’s production was relatively limited, with approximately 250 aircraft built. Despite its limited numbers and modest performance, the Boomerang proved to be a reliable and versatile aircraft that served its purpose effectively in the defense of Australia during the war.

CAC Boomerang Specifications

Crew: 1 pilot
Length: 7.77 meters (25 feet 6 inches)
Wingspan: 10.97 meters (36 feet 0 inches)
Height: 2.92 meters (9 feet 7 inches)
Wing Area: 20.9 square meters (225 square feet)
Empty Weight: 2,437 kilograms (5,373 pounds)
Gross Weight: 3,492 kilograms (7,699 pounds)
Engine: Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp, a 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine producing 1,200 hp (890 kW)
Propeller: Equipped with a 3-bladed constant-speed propeller

CAC Boomerang Performance

Maximum Speed: 305 mph (491 km/h, 265 knots) at 15,500 feet (4,724 meters)
Range: 930 miles (1,500 kilometers, 810 nautical miles)
Service Ceiling: 29,000 feet (8,800 meters)
Rate of Climb: 2,940 feet per minute (14.9 meters per second)
Wing Loading: 34.2 pounds per square foot (167 kg/m²)
Power-to-Mass Ratio: 0.16 hp/lb (0.26 kW/kg)

CAC Boomerang Armament

Guns:
- 2 × 20 mm (0.787 in) Hispano or CAC cannons
- 4 × 0.303 in (7.7 mm) Browning machine guns
Bombs: Provision to carry a bomb when the large ventral drop tank is not installed

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