Avro Type G
Avro · United Kingdom · first flew 1912 · light aircraft
The Avro Type G was a two-seat biplane designed by A.V. Roe to participate in the 1912 British Military Aeroplane Competition.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fuselage spanning the entire gap between the upper and lower wings |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-bay biplane
- Fully enclosed crew compartment
- Fuselage spanning the entire gap between the upper and lower wings
A two-bay biplane whose wings had Roe's characteristic high aspect ratio, with a Green D.4 four-cylinder engine.
Specifications
- The Avro Type G has a length of 8.69 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.74 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 100 km/h (62 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in August 1912. It is notable for its fully enclosed crew compartment and for being the first aircraft to have recovered from a spin in front of witnesses, when Lt Wilfred Parke did so on 25 August.
Variants
Two prototypes were started, one with a Green engine and one with an ABC engine, but the ABC engine was not delivered in time and the second prototype was abandoned.
Where you'll see it
In the military trials it was assembled in 14.5 minutes and did well in the fuel consumption tests. Its poor rate of climb prevented a major prize, but Avro was awarded £100. It later set a British endurance record of 7 hours 31 minutes.
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