The Avro 510 was built to take part in the 1914 Circuit of Britain Race. A completely new design, powered by a Sunbeam Nubian engine, the 510 was sent from Avro’s Manchester factory by rail to Calshot in July 1914 to take part in the race, which was cancelled with the outbreak of WW 1.
Despite this the aircraft was assembled and test flown with some success.
On competition of trials, the aircraft was bought by the Admiralty, who also ordered five more with some modifications. No further production was undertaken and the last known date in service was September 1917
Engine: Sunbeam Nubia, 150 hp / 112 kW
Wingspan: 63 ft 0 in / 19.2length: 38 ft 0 in / 11.58 m
Wing area: 564.0 sq.ft / 52.40 sq.m
Empty weight: 2080 lb / 943 kg
MTOW: 2800 lb / 1270 kg
Max speed: 70 mph / 113 kph
Climb to 3000ft / 915m: 15 min
Endurance: 4 hr 30 min
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