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Avro 642 Eighteen

Civilian
Avro 642 Eighteen

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The Avro 642 Eighteen airliner, introduced in 1934, transported passengers across 970 kilometers with practical comfort and reliability. Twin engines powered this 16.6-meter aircraft spanning 21.7 meters, reaching 258 km/h for scheduled commercial services across European networks. Its design balanced capacity with economic operation.

Specifications

Role
Airliner
Engines
2
First flight
1934
Length
16.6 m
Wingspan
21.7 m
Max speed
258 km/h
Range
970 km