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Avro 552

The Avro 552 was a British light biplane aircraft produced in the early 1920s.

The 552, was used by the Argentine Navy, purchasing 12 examples of a float-equipped version, the 552A, which served as trainers until 1927.

Two similar machines were purchased by Bulgaria.

In 1924, the Royal Canadian Air Force arranged for Canadian Vickers to purchase a licence to produce five landplanes and nine seaplane examples for use in forestry patrol.

These differed from British-built aircraft by the use of U.S. Naval Aircraft Factory floats, and increased fuel tankage for extended range.

One of the license built seaplanes was fitted with a Wright engine and known in Canadian service as the Avro Wright.

Specifications

Crew

One pilot

Capacity

One passenger 

Length

28 ft 0 in (8.54 m)

Wingspan

36 ft 0 in (10.98 m)

Height

10 ft 5 in (3.18 m)

Wing area

330 sq ft (30.7 m2)

Gross weight

2,260 lb (1,025 kg)

Powerplant

1 × Wolseley Viper,

180 hp (134 kW).

 

 

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