Avro 558
Avro · United Kingdom · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The Avro 558 was a British single-engined ultralight biplane built by Avro at Hamble Aerodrome.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat ultralight biplane
- Single tractor engine
- Motorcycle-type engine of 500 cc
A very small single-seat biplane of about 6 m length and 9 m span.
Specifications
- The Avro 558 has a length of 5.94 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1923. It was powered by an 18 hp air-cooled Douglas 500cc motorcycle engine.
Variants
Two examples of the Avro 558 were built.
Where you'll see it
It was introduced in 1923 as a single-seat ultralight.
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