Avro 560
Civilian
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The Avro 560 ultralight sportsplane, debuting in 1923, attracted recreational pilots with affordable, accessible flying machines. Single-crewed and measuring 6.4 meters with an 11-meter span, this single-engine aircraft exemplified early lightplane design for sport and touring applications. It established patterns for subsequent light aircraft development.
Specifications
- Role
- Ultralight sportsplane
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1923
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Wingspan
- 11 m