Actions

Avro Cadets

From Our Contribution

Revision as of 19:12, 16 February 2020 by Linton (talk | contribs)
Avro Cadets
Avro Cadet 2s.jpg
RAAF photo
Avro Cadet.jpg
photo by Phil Vabre
History
Type Biplane trainer
Role Basic Flight Training
Designer Avro
Manufacturer Avro
Produced 1932-39
Number built 104
Primary users RAAF; RAF; Ireland
In service 1932
Out of service 1946


Remarks

Known in the RAAF as Avro Trainers, the Cadet was a variation of the earlier Cadet 631. A modified rear fuselarge .

General characteristics

  • Crew:Two - Instructor & Trainee pilot
  • Length: 7.55 m
  • Wingspan: 9.20 m
  • Height: 2.69 m
  • Empty weight: 585 kg
  • Max takeoff weight: 907 kg
  • Powerplant: 1 x Armstrong Siddeley Genet Major 1 A
  • Maximum speed: 187 km/h
  • Range: 161km/h
  • Service ceiling: 3,660 m
  • Armament
  • Guns: Nil
  • Bombs:Ni

Crew members