Avro 621 Tutor
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The ‘’’Avro 621 Tutor’’’ is a two seat British training biplane from the interwar period.
Production
Designed by Roy Chadwick, as a private venture replacement for the Avro 504, the Avro Model 621 was initially called “Trainer” and it was a light initial pilot trainer, which originated as private venture of the Avro Company in England. Production was started against an order for 3 from Eire and 30 from the Royal Air Force, who renamed the 621 Avro Tutor and The type was gradually adopted as the standard trainer of the RAF and achieved substantial sales. Known for good handling, the type was common at airshows. It survived to the beginning of the second world war in RAF service. Most texts state 795 were built, however this is difficult to reconcile with figures given for service and stated Production of 462 by A.V.Roe and Co, 57 licence built in South African Air Force 40 licence built in Poland,(as the "PWS 18"), and 3 licence built by the Danish Naval Shipyard.Construction
Equal span, single bay biplane of doped linen covered steel tubing (with some wooden components in the wing ribs). Fixed divided tail wheel under carriage. Powered by a 215/240-h.p. Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose or Armstrong Siddeley "Lynx IVC" engine, after early production the engine was enclosed in a Townsend cowling.Users
Denmark 5 (3 locally produced)China ?6
Iraq ?3
Poland ?40
South Africa, South African Air Force 60 (57 locally produced)
United Kingdom, Royal Air Force ?381 or 394, depending on source. Royal Navy ?14 or 15 depending on source, fitted with floats (Sea Tutor)
Survivors
K3241 / G-AHSA – is preserved in an airworthy condition by the Shutleworth Collection. Built in 1933, served RAF College, Cranwell, until transferred to the Central Flying School 1936. Used for communication duties during World War II, struck off December 1946, purchased by Wing Commander Heywood,after being damaged during the filming of Reach for the Sky, it was purchased by the Shuttleworth Collection and restored to flying condition.Specifications
Max Speed: 120 mph ( 193 km/h) Cruising Speed: 97 mph (156 km/h) Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft ( 4,877m) Range: 250 mi ( 402 km) Weight Empty: 1,844 lb ( 836 kg) Gross: 2,493 lb ( 1,131 kg) Span: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m) Length: 26 ft 4½ in ( 8.04 m) Height: 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) Wing Area: 301 sq ft ( 27.96 m)
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