Auster J-1 Autocrat
Touring Aircraft
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Auster J/1 Autocrat is a single-engine three-seat light touring aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Auster Aircraft Limited.
The J/1 Autocrat is a development of the (Taylorcraft) Auster Model J AOP Mk.V.
| Crew | 1-2 | |
| Passengers | 1-2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Blackburn Cirrus Minor II | |
| Engine Power | 75 kW | 100 hp |
| max. Cruise Speed | 159 km/h | 86 kts 99 mph |
| max. Speed (vne) | 194 km/h | 105 kts 121 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 4.267 m | 14.000 ft |
| Range | 515 km | 278 NM 320 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 478 kg | 1.054 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 841 kg | 1.854 lbs |
| Wing Span | 10,97 m | 35 ft 12 in |
| Wing Area | 17,2 m² | 185 ft² |
| Length | 7,70 m | 25 ft 3 in |
| Height | 1,98 m | 6 ft 6 in |
| First Flight | 1945 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | ca. 420 | |
| Developed from | Taylorcraft Auster AOP Mk.V | |
| ICAO Code | AUS5 J1 | |
| Data for (Version) | Auster J-1 Autocrat | |
| Variants | J-1A,J-1B Aiglet, J-1N Alpha, J-1S Autocrat | |
| [Photo-ID: 7071] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-19 | |
 | Taylorcraft J-1 Autocrat Reg.: G-AGTO c/n: 1822 Visitor to Shuttleworth Collection Flying Day. |
| [Old Warden Aerodrome Biggleswade] | |
| [Photo-ID: 7072] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-19 | |
 | Taylorcraft J-1 Autocrat Reg.: G-AGTO c/n: 1822 Visitor to Shuttleworth Collection Flying Day. |
| [Old Warden Aerodrome Biggleswade] | |
| [Photo-ID: 7073] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-19 | |
 | Taylorcraft J-1 Autocrat Reg.: G-AGTO c/n: 1822 Visitor to Shuttleworth Collection Flying Day. |
| [Old Warden Aerodrome Biggleswade] | |
| [Photo-ID: 7074] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-19 | |
 | Taylorcraft J-1 Autocrat Reg.: G-AGTO c/n: 1822 Visitor to Shuttleworth Collection Flying Day. |
| [Old Warden Aerodrome Biggleswade] | |
| [Photo-ID: 13133] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10 | |
 | Taylorcraft J-1 Autocrat Reg.: G-AGTO c/n: 1822 |
| Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)] | |