Avro 504 | |
|---|---|
| Krajiny | Uj |
| Úlohu | Tréner, Bojovník, Bombardér |
| Prvý let | 18. septembra 1913 |
| Postavený | 11303 |
Komisia Avro 504 Bolo to dvojplošné lietadlo z prvej svetovej vojny vyrobené leteckou spoločnosťou Avro a na základe licencie iných. Výroba počas vojny predstavovala 8 970 a pokračovala takmer 20 rokov, čo z neho robí najviac vyrábané lietadlo akéhokoľvek druhu, ktoré slúžilo v akejkoľvek vojenskej kapacite počas prvej svetovej vojny. Od roku 1913 do ukončenia výroby v roku 1932 bolo vyrobených viac ako 10 000 kusov.
Zdrojový: Avro 504 na Wikipédii
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| Fotograf | Neznáme |
| Lokalizácia | Neznáme |
| Fotografie | 36 |
General Characteristics
The Avro 504 is one of the most famous and longest-serving aircraft in British aviation history. First flown in 1913, the Avro 504K became the definitive production variant, introduced during World War I primarily as the standard military trainer for the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). The ‘K’ designation signifies its unique universal engine mount, which allowed it to be fitted with various types of rotary engines (like the Le Rhône, Clerget, or Gnome Monosoupape) to cope with wartime engine shortages. Over 8,000 were built during the war, and it continued to serve as the RAF’s primary trainer well into the 1920s, with surplus models used globally for joyriding and civilian training for decades.
| Property | Typical Value (Avro 504K with Le Rhône 9J) |
|---|---|
| Úlohu | Primary and Advanced Trainer, Home Defence Fighter |
| National Origin | Veľká Británia |
| Výrobca | A.V. Roe and Company (Avro) and 18 subcontractors |
| Production Years | 1913–1932 (K variant from 1917) |
| No. Built (Total 504) | Over 11,000 (including overseas license production) |
| Posádky | 2 (Pilot and Student/Observer) |
| Dĺžka | 8.97 m (29 ft 5 in) |
| Rozpätie krídel | 10.97 m (36 ft 0 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 830 kg (1,829 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 1 x Le Rhône 9J 9-cylinder air-cooled rotary engine (common fitment).
- Power Output: 82 kW (110 hp).
- Propeller: 2-bladed fixed-pitch wooden propeller.
- Maximum Speed: 153 km/h (95 mph).
- Cruise Speed: 121 km/h (75 mph).
- Range: 402 km (250 mi).
- Service Ceiling: 4,877 m (16,000 ft).
- Handling Note: The powerful rotary engine’s gyroscopic effect significantly influenced handling, particularly in turns, making it a demanding but excellent advanced trainer.
Armament and Roles
- Primary Role: Standardized training, often utilizing the Gosport System of systematic flying instruction developed by Major Robert Smith-Barry.
- Wartime Fighter Role: Converted single-seater versions (sometimes called the “Comic” fighter) were used for Home Defence against German Zeppelin and Gotha raids.
- Armament (Fighter): 1 x 7.7 mm (.303 in) Lewis machine gun mounted above the upper wing on a Foster mounting, allowing the pilot to fire upwards and reload easily.
- Post-War Use: Became immensely popular on the civilian market for barnstorming, aerial advertising, and joyriding, often modified to carry two passengers in the front cockpit.
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