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AVRO 510

The Avro 510 was a seaplane designed by Avro with the intention of participating in the 1914 Circuit of Britain Race.

This aircraft was a conventional two bay biplane with an uneven span, equipped with two large central floats and two outriggers.

Unfortunately, the race was cancelled due to the outbreak of the First World War.

However, the British Admiralty was cognizant of the aircraft and subsequently ordered five examples, which were modified with new floats and tail.

Regrettably, these aircraft proved to be entirely unsuitable for service, as it was discovered that they could barely fly with a second person aboard.

In October 1915, the 510s in service were sent to Supermarine for modification and improvement.

By March of the following year, all of the aircraft had been removed from service.

Specifications

Crew

1

Capacity

1

Length

38 ft 0 in (11.58 m)

Wingspan

63 ft 0 in (19.20 m)

Wing area

564 sq ft (52.4 m2)

Empty weight

2,080 lb (943 kg)

Gross weight

2,800 lb (1,270 kg)

Powerplant

1 × Sunbeam Crusader V-8 water-cooled piston engine,

150 hp (110 kW)

Propellers

2 bladed fixed pitch propellers

Performance

Maximum speed

70 mph (110 km/h, 61 kn)

Endurance

4 hours 30 minutes

Time to altitude

4 1⁄2 minutes to 1,000 ft (305 m).

 

 

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