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Avro 504K (G-CYCK)

The Avro 504K (G-CYCK) The Avro 504K (G-CYCK)

The Avro 504 series was used early in First World War for reconnaissance and anti- Zeppelin patrols, but was subsequently developed as a trainer. A Canadian version was in production just as the war ended, but only two were built. In 1920, the Avro 504K was selected as the standard trainer for the Canadian Air Force and remained in service until 1928 when six were sold for civilian use.

A civil Avro 504K is credited with one of the first commerical passenger flights into the Canadian bush on 15 to 17 October, 1920. Two passengers seated in an enlarged front cockpit were flown from Winnipeg to Le Pas. An ex-Air Force 504 made the first winter flight to James Bay in 1922.

The Turnbull variable-pitch propeller was tested on an Avro 504 at Camp Borden, Ontario on 29 June, 1927.

Museum Example

Avro C-CYCK was built in England in 1918 and, after passing through the hands of several owners, was purchased and restored by the RCAF, which subsequently flew it in Centennial celebrations during 1966-67. Acquired by the museum in 1968, it has been kept in flying condition and was flown by the museum on special occasions. It is one of several aircraft in the collection powered by rotary engines.

Specifications

Wing Span:
11 m (36 ft)
Length:
9 m (29 ft 5 in)
Height:
3.2 m (10 ft 5 in)
Weight, Empty:
560 kg (1,230 lb)
Weight, Gross:
830 kg (1,830 lb)
Cruising Speed:
120 km/h (75 mph)
Max Speed:
153 km/h (95 mph)
Rate of Climb:
1,070 m (3,500 ft) / 5 min
Service Ceiling:
4,877 m (16,000 ft)
Range:
400 km (250 mi)
Crew:
two or three
Power Plant:
one Le Rhone 9Jb 110-hp rotary engine

Additional Photographs

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