Avro 557 Ava
Military
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The Avro 557 Ava torpedo bomber, introduced in 1924, specialized in naval strike missions and anti-shipping operations during the interwar period. Five crew operated this 17.8-meter aircraft spanning 29.5 meters, powered by twin engines reaching 185.1 km/h for naval warfare operations. Its design emphasized payload and range for extended maritime missions.
Specifications
- Role
- Torpedo Bomber
- Crew
- 5
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1924
- Length
- 17.8 m
- Wingspan
- 29.5 m
- Max speed
- 185 km/h