![]() ![]() The Boomerang had an overall length of just 7.7 meters (25.5 ft.) and an 11 m (36 ft.) wingspan with a Max speed, 305 mph at 15,000 ft. Bombs could be substituted when the large drop tank was not carried. They were designed to carry two 20 mm Hispano or CAC manufactured cannons. The aircraft was fitted with the most powerful engine in Australia the Pratt & Whitney 1,200 hp Twin Wasp engines to obtain the best possible performance. The Boomerang featured extensive amour plating and a wood and aluminum airframe that could withstand significant battle damage was designed as an interceptor with a high rate of climb and good maneuverability. The concept to build the Boomerang was when Australia became involved in the Pacific War in Dec 1941, and the Royal Australian Air Force was ill-prepared to face the superior Japanese fighter aircraft. The CAC Boomerang manufactured by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation was a Single-seat interceptor and ground attack fighter aircraft designed by Lawrence Wackett and Fred David, based on the Wirraway trainer aircraft. Australian Boomerang Attack Fighter Aircraft ![]()
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