List of Avro Aircraft Types
Type
Name
Notes
Photograph
529
529
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An evolution of the 523
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Probably intended for long range reconnaissance
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Performed well in trials but no orders placed
530
530
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Two-seat fighter biplane
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Failed to secure orders because of an engine shortage
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Lost out to the Bristol F.2B
531
531 Spider
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Single-seat fighter armed with a single Vickers gun
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Spent a short time at the 'School of Special Flying' at Gosport
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Used by the Avro Transport Company
533
533 Manchester
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Single-seat military aircraft
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Converted to a racer and known as Type 538
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Uncertainty over engine type led to delayed production
534
534 Baby
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Small civil biplane which set many records
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In 1919 it won the Handicap section of the Aerial Derby and the Victor Trophy Race
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Chadwick was injured when he crashed an Avro Baby
536
536
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A civil biplane capable of carrying four passengers (plus the pilot)
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Used by the Avro Transport Company, Berkshire Aviation Tours, and Surrey Flying Services
539
539
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Single-seater racer aeroplane which could be raced as a landplane or seaplane
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Entered the 1919 Schneider Trophy Race as the reserve aircraft for the British team
545 & 548
545 & 548
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Both were civil biplanes
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The 545 became the Type 551
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The 548 was used for training and pleasure flying until the 1930s
546
546
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Only one Type 546 was built
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Featured an enclosed cabin for up to three passengers (plus the pilot)
547
547
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Sold to Qantas in 1920 and used for pleasure flights around Sydney
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Placed second in the Aerial Derby at the Victoria Race Course, 6th May 1920