Fletcher FD-25
Civilian
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The Fletcher FD-25 first flew in 1953 as a single-engine counterinsurgency aircraft. Single pilot operation achieved 301 km/h with modest 9.1-meter wingspan. This specialized platform addressed emerging asymmetric warfare requirements.
Specifications
- Role
- Counterinsurgency aircraft
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1953
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Wingspan
- 9.1 m
- Max speed
- 301 km/h