Similar to the Aldershot, the 561 Andover was produced to fly the RAF's Cairo-Baghdad air service. Four were built but only three were delivered, with accommodation for 12 passengers, or stretchers as an air ambulance.
One commercial version was built as the Avro 563.
Both versions powered by one 485kW Rolls-Royce Condor III engine. Avro 561 Engine: 1 x 650hp Rolls-Royce Condor III Take-off weight: 5221 kg / 11510 lb Empty weight: 3169 kg / 6986 lb Wingspan: 20.73 m / 68 ft 0 in Length: 15.62 m / 51 ft 3 in Height: 4.65 m / 15 ft 3 in Wing area: 98.66 sq.m / 1061.97 sq ft Max. speed: 177 km/h / 110 mph Ceiling: 4115 m / 13500 ft Range: 741 km / 460 miles