Avro Avenger
Military
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The Avro Avenger fighter, debuting in 1926, pursued competitive military capability during the interwar rearmament period. Single-crewed and reaching 289.7 km/h across an 8.8-meter wingspan, this 7.8-meter aircraft represented contemporary combat aircraft philosophy and engineering practices. Its development reflected British military aviation modernization.
Specifications
- Role
- Fighter
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1926
- Length
- 7.8 m
- Wingspan
- 9.8 m
- Max speed
- 290 km/h