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Introduction in Hellenic air force in 1969
360th training squadron
Location: Tatoi Air Base (Dekelia)
All aircraft were withdrawn from service in 2020 (20.12.2022).
Single-engine turboprop training aircraft (based on the Cessna Model 172 Skylane), developed in the mid-60s by the American company Cessna. Aircraft production continued until 2006.
In 1969, the Greek Air Force acquired the first aircraft for the initial and basic training of pilots. All aircraft are based on the Air Base Tatoi (Dekelia) and belong to the 360th training squadron (primary education) "Thalis".
The T-41Ds belong to the 360 Initial Training Squadron "Thalis".
Patches
| 360 Sq of Basic Training "Thalis" |  |
Three-view drawing
Technical specifications
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DESIGNER
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Cessna
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COUNTRY
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USA
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TYPE
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Training aircraft
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CREW
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2
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POWER-PLANT
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One Continental O-300-C piston engine
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Power, h.p.
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1 x 145
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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8,72
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Height, m
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2,72
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Wing span, m
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10,92
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Wing area m2
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16,16
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| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 1.406 |
| Normal take-off, kg | 1.043 |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 815 |
| Internal fuel, l | - |
| Payload, kg | |
| - passengers | 2 |
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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223
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Cruising speed, km/h
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188
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| Economic speed, km/h | - |
| Service ceiling, m | 4.000 |
| Range, km | 1.160 |
| Combat range, km | - |
| ARMAMENT | Doesn't have (defensive). |
Photos T-41D Mescalero
