The Avro 626 was a single-engined British biplane trainer produced by Avro between the wars, developed from the Model 621 Tutor for export to smaller air forces as one aircraft able to carry out general aircrew training and other roles. It had an additional cockpit behind the rear seat of the Tutor, fitted with a Scarff ring for a machine gun and carrying navigation, wireless and gunnery equipment. Most had a 240 hp Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IVC, though many for Egypt and Brazil used a 260 hp Cheetah V. The prototype first flew in 1930, and 198 Avro 626s and Prefects were produced, with the RAF and RNZAF calling the type the Prefect. The Avro 637 was an armed patrol version.
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Engine Class Top Speed (km/h) Maximum Mass (kg) EngineArmstrong Siddeley Lynx IVC 1 Comparison
Body StyleAircraft (no road body style) 1 Connections
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is a single-engined British biplane trainer aircraft
Design and development, first flight
The prototype was first flown in 1930.
Operators, number built
198 Avro 626s and Prefects were produced.
Specifications, powerplant
Powerplant: 1 × Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IVC 7-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 210 hp (160 kW)
Specifications, engine name
Powerplant: 1 × Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IVC 7-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 210 hp (160 kW)
Specifications, empty weight
Empty weight: 1,765 lb (801 kg)
Specifications, gross weight
Gross weight: 2,750 lb (1,247 kg)
Specifications, maximum speed
Maximum speed: 112 mph (180 km/h, 97 kn)
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The Avro 626 is a single-engined British biplane trainer aircraft produced by Avro during the (1918-1939) inter-war period.
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is a single-engined British biplane trainer aircraft
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The Avro 626 is a single-engined British biplane trainer aircraft produced by Avro during the (1918-1939) inter-war period.
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The Avro 626 is a single-engined British biplane trainer aircraft produced by Avro during the (1918-1939) inter-war period.
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