Avro 500
Civilian
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The Avro 500 military utility aircraft, first flying in 1912, represents early British aviation development during aviation's formative period. Single-crewed and measuring 8.8 meters in length across 11-meter span, this aircraft reached modest 98 km/h, serving training and reconnaissance roles. It exemplified early aircraft design philosophy and structural principles.
Specifications
- Role
- Military utility aircraft
- Origin
- UK
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1912
- Length
- 8.8 m
- Wingspan
- 11 m
- Max speed
- 98 km/h