Avro 566 Avenger
Avro · United Kingdom · first flew 1926 · fighter
The Avro 566 Avenger was a prototype British fighter of the 1920s, designed and built by Avro.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.77 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat, single-engine biplane of wood and fabric
- Napier Lion W-12 engine
- Streamlined, advanced design for its time
Look for a streamlined single-seat biplane with a Napier Lion W-12 engine, about 7.8 m long with a span of 9.8 m.
Specifications
- The Avro 566 Avenger has a length of 7.77 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Roy Chadwick and first flew on 26 June 1926. It was powered by a Napier Lion VIII or Lion IX engine of 525 hp.
Variants
Only one prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It never entered production. The RAF was the intended user, and it was retired in 1931.
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