Avro 519

The Avro 519 was an aircraft utilized by the British during the First World War, which was developed from the Avro 510 seaplane.

These biplanes were of conventional configuration and featured two bays, with an uneven span.

The Royal Naval Air Service ordered two single seat models in early 1916, which were powered by a single 150 hp (110 kW) Sunbeam water cooled engine.

Shortly thereafter, the Royal Flying Corps ordered two modified aircraft with seats for a crew of two and more powerful (225 hp/168 kW) Sunbeam engines.

Ultimately, only four of these aircraft were constructed.

Specifications

Crew

One pilot

Length

32 ft 9 in (9.98 m)

Wingspan

63 ft 0 in (19.21 m)

Height

11 ft 8 in (3.56 m)

Wing area

600 sq ft (55.8 m2)

Gross weight

3,000 lb (1,360 kg)

Powerplant

1 × Sunbeam Nubian V-8,

150 hp (112 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed

75 mph (121 km/h, 65 kn)

Rate of climb

200 ft/min (1.0 m/s)

Armament

Bombs carried on under fuselage racks.