Avro 529
Military
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The Avro 529 long-range bomber, introduced in 1917, carried three crew across a 19.5-meter span for extended bombing missions. Twin engines generated 187 km/h, enabling strategic bombing missions throughout the final phase of World War I and immediately thereafter. Its development demonstrated increasing specialization and emphasis on strategic bombing capability.
Specifications
- Role
- Long-range bomber
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Crew
- 3
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1917
- Length
- 12.1 m
- Wingspan
- 19.5 m
- Max speed
- 187 km/h