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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 renamed Farner Werke (F+W) in 1972 as a conversion of the existing C-3603 ground attack-target towing aircraft.

Made by Farner Werke.

It is the successor of the EKW C-36 .

Wing Area Sqm
29
Predecessor
EKW C-36
Prop Dia M
3
Eng 1 Type
Turboprop
Cruise Speed Kmh
420
Range Km
980
Aspect Ratio
7
Introduced
1971
Max Speed Kmh
432
Wing Loading Kg/m
129
Developed From
EKW C-36
Max Speed Note
at
Number Built
24
Crew
Two
Climb Rate Ftmin
2470
Empty Weight Kg
2634
Gross Weight Kg
3300
Power/mass
3
Stall Speed Kmh
98
Armament
* SZW 52 target-towing winch
cable; two underwing hardpoints for supply containers or smoke generators.
Span M
14
Never Exceed Speed Kmh
600
Primary user
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
3716
Avionics
* 28V DC electrical system; full blind-flying instrumentation.
Wing Loading Note
at max takeoff weight
Prop Blade Number
3
Manufacturer
Retired
1987
Stall Speed Note
flaps down
Prop Name
Hamilton Standard 53C51
First Flight
19
Eng 1 Name
Lycoming T53-L-7
Production End Year
1973
Eng 1 Shp
1100
Production Start Year
1971
Height M
4
Prime Units
met
Ceiling M
10000
Eng 1 Number
1
Range Note
with 10% reserve
Related
* EKW C-36
Produced
1971
Length M
12
Category

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