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The THK-5 was a twin-engine aircraft developed in Turkey in 1945 as an air ambulance. It was a conventional low-wing cantilever monoplane of wooden construction throughout. The main units of the tailwheel undercarriage retracted into the wing-mounted engine nacelles and the THK-5 could carry two stretcher cases plus a medical attendant.

Made by Turkish Aeronautical Association.

Empty Weight Lb
1943
Eng 1 Type
De Havilland Gipsy Major
Max Speed Mph
137
Ceiling Ft
13100
Eng 1 Kw
123
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
4255
Capacity
Two stretcher cases plus one medical attendant
Number Built
13
Crew
Two pilots
Empty Weight Kg
883
Gross Weight Kg
1920
Height In
5
Range Km
646
Manufacturer
Turkish Aeronautical Association
Range Miles
404
First Flight
1945
Max Speed Kmh
220
Height Ft
9
Span Ft
48
National Origin
Turkey
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
32
Height M
3
Ceiling M
4000
Eng 1 Hp
165
Eng 1 Number
2
Length In
9
Length M
1
Category
Turkish civil utility aircraft 1940-1949

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