Avro 561 & 563 Andover

The Avro Andover was a 1920s British military transport aircraft built for the Royal Air Force.

Four aircraft were built, in two versions.

Three aircraft, the Type 561, were used as flying ambulances.

The sole example of the Type 563 was used as a 12-seater transport.

Four aircraft were built, in two versions.

Three aircraft, the Type 561, were used as flying ambulances.

The sole example of the Type 563 was used as a 12-seater transport.

Specifications

Crew

2

Capacity

12 passengers

Or

6 stretchers

Length

51 ft 3 in (15.62 m)

Wingspan

68 ft (21 m)

Height

15 ft 3 in (4.65 m)

Wing area

1,062 sq ft (98.7 m2)

Empty weight

6,980 lb (3,166 kg)

Gross weight

11,500 lb (5,216 kg)

Powerplant

1 × Rolls-Royce Condor III V-12 water cooled piston engine,

695 hp (518 kW)

Propellers

2 bladed fixed pitch propeller

Performance

Maximum speed

110 mph (180 km/h, 96 kn)

Range

460 mi (740 km, 400 nmi)

Service ceiling

13,500 ft (4,100 m).