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Avro Andover

Civilian
Avro Andover

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The Avro Andover passenger and air ambulance aircraft, introduced in 1924, served dual civilian roles throughout the interwar period. Two crew operated this 15.6-meter aircraft spanning 20.7 meters, powered by a single engine reaching 177 km/h for medical evacuation and passenger transport missions. Its design emphasized reliability and practical capability.

Specifications

Role
Passenger/air ambulance
Crew
2
Engines
1
First flight
1924
Length
15.6 m
Wingspan
20.7 m
Max speed
177 km/h