The Airspeed Oxford, built in 1936 at the request of the British Air Ministry and tested in November 1937, was the first twin-engine advanced trainer to enter service in the RAF. The aircraft was equipped with dual controls and was mainly used for training 2 or more engines, for navigation, photography and blind flying. 42 of these aircraft were in service until Jan. 1960.
Features
Wingspan 16.25 m
Length 10.49 m
Height 3.38 m
Engine 2 x 350 HP Armstrong Siddely Cheetak Engine
Maximum speed 324 Km / h
Cruising speed 300 Km / h
Radius of action 1.030 Km
Ceiling 5.928 m
Empty weight 2.575 Kg
Loaded weight 3.632 Kg
Number in service 42
Registration O-1 tot O-42
1st commissioning 01 April 1947
Decommissioned in 1957
