Diecast Aircraft Information

MetalWings Diecast Aircraft Reference by Dauntless Aviation

1/72 FLYING HEROES SERIES
SM7008
Jet Provost T5
The Swords "XW407"

Jet Provost Trainer T5
The BAC Jet Provost 9originally built by Hunting Percival) was a British jet-powered trainer
used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1955 to 1993. The Jet Provost was also a
successful export product, serving in many air forces worldwide.

Jet Provost Specifications
Crew - 2
Length - 34 ft 0 in   (10.36 m)
Wingspan - 35 ft 4 in   (10.77 m)
Height - 10 ft 2 in   (3.10 m)
Empty weight - 4,888 lb   (2,222 kg)
Loaded weight - 6,989 lb   (3,170 kg)
Max takeoff weight - 9,200 lb   (4,173 kg)
Powerplant - 1 x Armstrong Siddeley Viper Mk-202 turbojet, 2,500lbf   (11.1 kN)
Maximum speed - 440 mph   (382 knots   /   708 km/h) @ 25,000 ft   (7,620 m)
Range - 900 mi   (780 nm   /   1,450 km)
Service ceiling - 36,750 ft   (11,200 m)
Rate of climb - 4,000 ft/min   (20.3 m/sec)
Wing loading - 32.7 lb/ft²   (160 kg/m² )

1/72 scale
Mostly die-cast metal
Very little plastic
Option to display model with wheels down or up
Display stand included

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