Avro 624 Six
Avro · United Kingdom · first flew 1930 · transport aircraft
The Avro 624 Six was a British three-engine biplane transport of 1930 designed to carry six passengers in an enclosed cabin, representing Avro's attempt to penetrate the light airliner market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three-engine high-wing biplane transport, 1930
- Six-passenger cabin, corrugated metal and fabric construction
- Centre engine in nose, two wing-mounted engines
Three engines on a high biplane wing, enclosed passenger cabin, and conventional tail are the key distinguishing features.
Specifications
- The Avro 624 Six has a length of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Built in very small numbers, the Avro 624 was used on early British domestic air routes and in the private charter market. Its biplane layout and mixed construction were already conservative by the standards of the early 1930s.
Variants
Produced in a single basic configuration; no significant variants documented.
Where you'll see it
Operated on British domestic routes; production was very limited.
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- Avro 626
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