Avro 626
Avro · United Kingdom · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Avro 626 was a British single-engine biplane designed as a general-purpose military trainer and exported to numerous air forces during the 1930s. It derived from the successful Avro 621 Tutor and was designed specifically for overseas markets.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.66 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane trainer with tandem open cockpits
- Radial engine with short-chord ring cowling
- Staggered two-bay wings with N-struts
A conventional two-bay biplane trainer with staggered wings, an N-strut interplane arrangement, and a radial engine; very similar to the Avro Tutor but identifiable by the squared-off fin and rudder profile.
Specifications
- The Avro 626 has a length of 8.66 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.36 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1930, the Avro 626 was acquired by air forces across South America, Asia, and the Middle East. Its versatility allowed it to be fitted with floats, bombing equipment, or gun mountings, making it attractive to small nations building their first military air forces.
Variants
The Avro 626 and its close relative the Avro 637 differed in engine fits; various customers specified different Armstrong Siddeley or Bristol engines.
Where you'll see it
Exported to Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, Estonia, Lithuania, Mexico, Portugal, and several other nations; not operated in quantity by the RAF.
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