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Avro 547

Civilian
Avro 547

Image: Wikimedia Commons

The Avro 547 commercial airliner, debuting in 1920, pioneered postwar commercial air transport development and passenger services across Europe. Single-engined and reaching 154 km/h across a 370-kilometer range, this 9.1-meter aircraft spanning 11.4 meters served early commercial aviation networks. Its design prioritized passenger comfort and reliability.

Specifications

Role
Airliner
Engines
1
First flight
1920
Length
9.1 m
Wingspan
11.4 m
Max speed
154 km/h
Range
370 km