The team fly two types of aircraft the Nanchang CJ6A and the Yak52.

Both these aircraft come from a common linage the YAK18. Subsequent development lead to the YAK52 and the  Nanchang. Both aircraft share many design features one of which is a complete lack of Hydraulics. Pneumatic systems are used for engine start,undercarriage retraction/extension, wheel braking and flap operation.

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Nanchang CJ6A

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This is the larger of the two and was the first indigenous aircraft designed in China. The aircraft is built by the Nanchang aircraft company in Nanchang China. In Australia it is known as the "Chang".

The team's aircraft have all been re-engined with the M14PF engine of 400hp. The original  Housai engine was rated at 285hp. The teams M14PF engined Changs have significantly improved performance over a stock Chang. The Chang is rated to +6G and to -3G. Though not quite as aerobatic as the Yak it is significantly faster in the cruise with better vertical performance. The Chang has a Vne of 200Knots. The Teams aircraft with the bigger engine are known as "Uber Changs"

The Chang is identified by the following features.

• The main gear retracts into the wings,

• Squared off vertical stabiliser and,

• Dihedral in its main wing.

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YAK52
 

The Yak52 was designed in Russia as a basic to intermediate trainer and was used by the  DOSAAF (state run flying school) . It too is powered by the M14 radial engine of 360Hp.

The YAK is a fully aerobatic aircraft with no manoeuver limitations. It is rated from +7.5G to -3G and has a Vne of 220Knots. The YAK has a dedicated inverted oil and fuel system that provides an extended inverted and negative G capability of up to 2 minutes. The aircraft is generically known in Australia as the "Yak"

The Yak is easily identified by the following features.

• Smaller wing span,

• Level wing with no Dihedral,

• Rounded vertical stabilser and,

• Main gear does not retract into the aircraft with the main wheels, being visible.