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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).
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