Avro 510

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Avro 510
Role Seaplane
Manufacturer Avro
Primary user U.K. (RNAS)
Number built ≥6 [1]
Engine 150hp Sunbeam
Armament none
Max Speed 110 km/h (70 mph) [1]
Climb 300 m (1,000 ft) in 4:30
910 m (3,000 ft) in 15:00 [1]
Endurance 4:30 [1]

The Avro 510 was a pre-war floatplane designed for racing, but the original was requisitioned by the RNAS, and at least five more were built, and they were used for patrolling Britain's coasts. [1]

For more information, see Wikipedia:Avro 510.

References

Citations
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Bruce'69, p.55.
Bibliography
  • J.M. Bruce. British Aeroplanes 1914-18. Great Britain: Funk & Wagnalls, 1957, 1969. ISBN 0370000382