1970 BAC MK5A PROVOST
Specifications
Year1970
ManufacturerBAC
ModelMK5A PROVOST
Registration #N287XW
Serial NumberXW287
ConditionUsed
Based at42A
Total Time7,288
Number of Seats2
Airframe Notes7288 Hours TTSNEW
Engine NotesRolls Royce Viper 20201
1049 Hours TTSNEW (Replaced May 2018)
Approximately 950 Hours Remaining
ADS-B EquippedYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GTN-750xi GPS/ NAV/ COM
Garmin GTX-345 Transponder
Garmin GTR-200 COM
Garmin GMA-240 Audio Control Panel
Garmin G-5 Electric Flight Instrument
Garmin G-5 Electric Flight Instrument
Garmin GMU11 Magnetometer
Garmin GA35 WAAS GPS Antenna
Additional EquipmentDrop Tanks installed
US standard oxygen system
Smoke System
Ejection Seats (Cold)
Solid state Inverter
2 Seat Pack Parachutes Included
Exterior NotesRoyal Air Force-style training aircraft paint scheme, Very Good Condition
Interior NotesRestored with updated avionics, light gray instrument panel, Very Good Condition
Inspection StatusTransponder check completed March 2026
Annual Inspection completed February 2026
Completed Logs Since 2018
No known accident history
Aircraft flown by early British Demo Team, Red Pelicans
PERFORMANCE SPECS:
Specification BAC Jet Provost T.5
Engine 1 × Armstrong Siddeley Viper Mk.202 turbojet
Thrust 2,500 lbf (11.1 kN)
Crew 2 (side-by-side seating)
Length 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
Wingspan 35 ft 4 in (10.77 m)
Height 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)
Empty Weight 4,888 lb (2,222 kg)
Max Takeoff Weight 9,200 lb (4,173 kg)
Maximum Speed 440 mph (382 kt / 708 km/h) at 25,000 ft
Cruise Speed ~390 mph
Range 900 mi (780 nm / 1,450 km)
Service Ceiling 36,750 ft
Rate of Climb 4,000 ft/min
Wing Loading 32.7 lb/ft²
The Rolls Royce Viper is an excellent engine used in many civilian and military applications. Manuals and support are excellent.
Contact Courtesy Aircraft to schedule an inspection- located at 42A
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION