Avro 528
Avro · United Kingdom · first flew 1916 · bomber
The Avro 528 was a World War I British bomber prototype, one of several Avro designs evaluated by the Royal Flying Corps during the middle years of the war.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.26 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- World War I British single-engine biplane designed as a bombing prototype
- Large single Rolls-Royce Eagle or similar inline engine
- Two-bay biplane with conventional RFC-era military layout
A large two-bay biplane with an unusually wide wingspan for a single-engine type of 1916; the long fuselage and tail unit are characteristic of Avro designs of the period.
Specifications
- The Avro 528 has a length of 10.26 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.82 m (65 ft).
- Typical crew: 2-3.
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History
Designed in 1916, the Avro 528 was a large single-engine biplane intended for bombing duties. It was not selected for production, losing out to other more capable designs then entering service. The type remains one of many lesser-known Avro wartime prototypes.
Variants
A single prototype was built; no production variants followed.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the RFC but not accepted for service; its large wingspan made it suitable for slow bombing raids but it offered no significant advantage over the competition.
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