Canadair CL-41 Tutor
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| First flight | 13 January 1960 |
| Year of introduction | 1963 |
| Number produced | 212 units |
Description
The Canadair CL-41 Tutor is a military aircraft that was developed in Canada during the 1960s. It was primarily designed as a basic jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and other international customers. The aircraft features a tandem seating configuration and a low-wing design, with an emphasis on simplicity and ease of operation. The Tutor was also utilized for various missions such as pilot training, navigation exercises, and tactical reconnaissance. Additionally, it saw deployment with several air forces around the world, serving as a reliable platform for training new pilots and enhancing their skills in a jet-powered environment.
Technical specifications
| Version: CT-114 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 782 km/h (486 mph) |
| Wing area | 20 m² (215.3 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m (36.3 ft) |
| Height | 2.9 m (9.4 ft) |
| Length | 10 m (32.8 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 13564 m (44501 ft) |
| Empty weight | 2195 kg (4839 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4990 kg (11001 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 21.4 m/s (70.2 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turbojet Orenda J85-CAN-40 delivering 1202 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Canada | 23 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Photo of CL-41 Tutor
Credits: Royal Canadian Air Force