| 词条 | F+W C-3605 | ||||||||||||||||
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The F+W C-3605, nicknamed Schlepp ("Tug") or "Alpine Anteater", was a target towing aircraft operated by the Swiss Air Force from 1971–1987. The aircraft was developed during the latter half of the 1960s by the Swiss Federal Construction Works (Eidgenoessische Konstruktionswerkstaette) (EKW), renamed Farner Werke (F+W) in 1972, as a conversion of the existing C-3603 ground attack/target towing aircraft. Following a successful prototype conversion in 1968, 23 aircraft were converted between 1971–1973 with 2 still flying in private hands. DevelopmentIn 1967 the Swiss Air Force determined that their C-3603-1 target-towing aircraft still had approximately 10 years of structural life remaining, but that the plane's Hispano-Suiza piston type engines were on the verge of wearing out, with replacements becoming scarce.[1] The C-3603-1 was based on a World War II era ground attack design which had been inspired by the design of the Messerschmitt Bf 109.[2] Evaluations of various types of foreign aircraft were conducted to find a replacement; however, it was determined in 1965 that the most economical solution would be to re-engineer the existing aircraft with a modern turboprop engine.[1] Accordingly, work began under the direction of Jean-Pierre Weibel to convert the 102nd C-3603 into the prototype C-3605.[1] The selected replacement engine was a Lycoming T53 turboprop. This was much lighter than the piston engine of the C-3603 and so the conversion included an extension of the nose of the aircraft by {{convert|1.82|m|ft}} to maintain the center of gravity.[5] The remainder of the aircraft was left essentially unmodified. Early flight testing of the prototype began on 19 August 1968.[1] During testing it was found that a third vertical stabiliser was also required.[1] Operational historyFlight testing showed that the prototype C-3605 possessed satisfactory flight characteristics, and the conversion of 23 C-3603 aircraft to C-3605 standard began.[1] The aircraft were delivered by F+W between 1971 and January 1973.[2] Whilst in the service of the Swiss Air Force the C-3605s were usually painted in conspicuous yellow-and-black striped, high-visibility colour schemes.[2] The plane operated faithfully in the target towing role, exceeding its expected 10 year structural life.[11] However, by the mid 1980s, the aging aircraft had begun to show signs of airframe fatigue.[3] This led to the decision to retire the type from service in 1987 with the surviving aircraft being sold off and replaced by converted Pilatus PC-9s in the target-towing role.[2][3] SurvivorsC-3605s are displayed in several museums, including the Flieger Flab Museum (Aviation Museum) in Dübendorf, Switzerland and the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California.[3] The C-3605 is also popular as a "warbird" with civilian owners.[4]
Operators
Specifications (C-3605){{Aircraft specs|ref=[5] |prime units?=met |genhide= |crew= Two (pilot and winch operator) |capacity= |length m=12.03 |length ft= |length in= |length note= |span m=13.74 |span ft= |span in= |span note= |height m=4.05 |height ft= |height in= |height note= |wing area sqm=28.70 |wing area sqft= |wing area note= |aspect ratio=6.58 |airfoil= |empty weight kg=2634 |empty weight lb= |empty weight note= |gross weight kg=3300 |gross weight lb= |gross weight note= |max takeoff weight kg=3716 |max takeoff weight lb= |max takeoff weight note= |fuel capacity={{convert|510|L}} |more general= |eng1 number=1 |eng1 name=Lycoming T53-L-7 |eng1 type=turboprop |eng1 shp=1100 |eng1 note= |power original= |prop blade number=3 |prop name=Hamilton Standard 53C51 |prop dia m=3.05 |prop dia ft= |prop dia in= |prop note= |perfhide= |max speed kmh=432 |max speed mph= |max speed kts= |max speed note=at {{convert|3050|m|ft}} |max speed mach= |cruise speed kmh=420 |cruise speed mph= |cruise speed kts= |cruise speed note= |stall speed kmh=98 |stall speed mph= |stall speed kts= |stall speed note=flaps down |never exceed speed kmh=600 |never exceed speed mph= |never exceed speed kts= |never exceed speed note= |range km=980 |range miles= |range nmi= |range note=with 10% reserve |combat range km= |combat range miles= |combat range nmi= |combat range note= |ferry range km= |ferry range miles= |ferry range nmi= |ferry range note= |endurance= |ceiling m=10000 |ceiling ft= |ceiling note= |g limits= |roll rate= |glide ratio= |climb rate ms= |climb rate ftmin=2470 |climb rate note= |time to altitude= |lift to drag= |wing loading kg/m2=129 |wing loading lb/sqft= |wing loading note=at max takeoff weight |fuel consumption kg/km= |fuel consumption lb/mi= |power/mass=3.38 kg/shp (7.45 lb/shp) at max takeoff weight |more performance= |armament=* SZW 52 target-towing winch, {{convert|2000|m|ft}} cable; two underwing hardpoints for supply containers[2] or smoke generators. |avionics=* 28V DC electrical system; full blind-flying instrumentation. }} See also{{Portal|Aviation}}{{aircontent|related=
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1. ^Fitzsimons 1969, p. 493. 2. ^1 2 3 Donald 1997, p. 382. 3. ^1 2 3 "The C-3605 Schlepp (Tug)" The Air Museum - Chino, California - May 2002. plane-crazy.net. Accessed 2010-05-14. 4. ^1 2 Laming 1996, p. 7. 5. ^1 2 3 4 5 Jane's 1971-1972, p. 174.
External links{{commons category|EKW C-3605}}
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