Avro серии 549 Aldershot
Серия 549 Aldershot стала первой серией военных самолетов "Avro" после окончания войны.Впервые фирма выпустила самолеты с металлическим фюзеляжем.
Самолет Aldershot Mk I проектировался Роем Чедвиком как конкурент de Havilland Derby. Фирма получила заказ на два прототипа, которые впервые полетели в 1922 году. Испытания показали, что фюзеляж необходимо удлинить примерно на 1,80 м. После такой переделки первый прототип продемонстрировали на выставке, проходившей на базе британских ВВС в Хендоне в июне 1922 года. Позже машину доработали: мотор Rolls-Royce Condor заменили на 16-цилиндровый Х-образный двигатель Napier Cub. Поскольку он был намного тяжелее, потребовалось усиление моторамы, шасси и фюзеляжа. Самолет получил обозначение Aldershot Mk II. В дальнейшем он использовался для испытаний авиадвигателей.
В 1923 году Министерство авиации заказало 15 самолетов с двигателями Condor под обозначением Aldershot Mk III. Бомбардировщики были очень устойчивыми и широко использовались для ночных полетов. Но к 1925 году в министерстве решили, что бомбардировщик должен быть двухмоторным, поэтому Aldershot заменили на Hyderabad.
Варианты
Aldershot Mk I: два прототипа
Aldershot Mk II: один самолет с двигателем Napier Cub 1000 л. с. (746 кВт)
Aldershot Mk III: серийный вариант
Aldershot Mk IV: Aldershot Mk II с двигателем Beardmore Typhoon I мощностью 850 л.с. (634 кВт) под фирменным обозначением Type 549C
ТАКТИКО-ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ
Avro серии 549 Aldershot Mk III
Тип: трехместный бомбардировщик
Силовая установка: V образный двигатель Rolls-Royce Condor III мощностью 650 л. с. (485 кВт)
Характеристики: макс, скорость 177 км/ч на уровне моря; крейсерская скорость 148 км/ч на оптимальной высоте; практический потолок 4420 м; дальность полета 1006 км
Масса: пустого самолета 2862 кг; максимальная взлетная 4967 кг
Размеры: размах крыла 20,73 м; длина 13,72 м; высота 4,65 м; площадь крыльев 98,85 м
Вооружение: один турельный пулемет калибра 7,7 мм для стрельбы назад и 907 кг бомб внутри фюзеляжа
Описание:
- Avro серии 549 Aldershot
- Flight, December 1922
THE NAPIER "CUB" FLIES - Flight, July 1923
Gothenburg International Aero Exhibition 1923
Фотографии
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Мировая Авиация 39
Самолет J6955 был предпоследним в серии из 15 машин Aldershot Mk III, которые стояли на вооружении 99-й эскадрильи британских ВВС.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
Avro Aldershot squadron colours
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
The first prototype Aldershot in original form, with short fuselage and long dorsal fin. The men standing in line with the machine and the Avro Baby just behind them give some idea of the huge size of the 68ft-span bomber.
Другие самолёты на фотографии: Avro Baby / Type 534 - Великобритания - 1919
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
The first prototype Aldershot with original short fuselage and enlarged rudder balance, circa March 1922. Note the "park bench" aileron balances.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
THE "AVRO" ALDERSHOT AT THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: This machine is the latest "Hush-hush" production, and is fitted with a 650 h.p. Rolls-Royce "Condor." It won the Handicap Race, event No. 5.
The first prototype Aldershot at the RAF Display at Hendon on June 24,1922, its public debut. -
Flight 1922-06 / Flight
THE R.A.F. AERIAL PAGEANT: Interesting machine which will make its first public appearance at the Pageant: The Avro "Aldershot" (650 Rolls-Royce "Condor"), designed for long-range duties. The fuselage has two decks, or floors.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
One of the prototype Aldershots with wings folded at Hamble. Note the original-type undercarriage.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
This photograph possibly shows the prototype Aldershot taking off for its first flight from Hamble in October 1921.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
J6853, the second prototype Aldershot, on February 17, 1925, shortly after the completion of modifications which brought it up to Aldershot III standard, with a Rolls-Royce Condor III and swept wings.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
The second prototype, with lenghtened fuselage and swept wings, but with early undercarriage, aileron control and tailplane bracing - circa autumn 1992.
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Flight 1923-07 / Flight
The Avro "Aldershot-Cub" long-distance bomber, fitted with a 1,000 h.p. Napier "Cub." This is the largest single-engined machine in the world.
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Flight 1923-08 / Flight
BRITAIN AT I.L.U.G.: This set of photographs, kindly supplied by the S.B.A.C., shows some of the British exhibits at the Gothenburg International Aero Exhibition, which has just closed. The Avro "Aldershot," with 1,000 h.p. Napier "Cub."
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Aeroplane Monthly 1992-07 / D.Middleton - Propellers (1)
The massive 68ft-span Avro Aldershot heavy bomber prototype, J6852, powered by a 1,000 h.p. Napier Cub. The man standing at right gives some idea of the size of the wooden four-bladed propellar.
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Flight 1922-12 / Flight
FIRST FLIGHT OF THE 1,000 H.P. NAPIER-AVRO BOMBER: On the left, Bert Hinkler and crew take off at Hamble. December 15, on the Avro Bomber, fitted with a Napier 1,000 h.p. "Cub." Below, just before the flight. On the right, a close-up view of the "Cub" safely installed in its cage.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
Two views of the prototype Aldershot fitted with a 1,000 h.p. Napier Cub engine, at Hamble in December 1922. Note the four-wheel oleo undercarriage. In this form J6852 became the Aldershot II.
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Flight 1923-07 / Flight
A "close-up" of the 1,000 h.p. Napier "Cub" in the Avro "Aldershot-Cub," which made its first public appearance at the R.A.F. Pageant.
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Flight 1922-12 / Flight
FIRST FLIGHT OF THE 1,000 H.P. NAPIER-AVRO BOMBER: Three views of the Avro Bomber, with Napier "Cub," a modification of the Avro " Aldershot."
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Flight 1923-11 / Flight
VISITORS INSPECTING THE MACHINES AT CROYDON ON SATURDAY: The machines in the foreground are a Supermarine "Seagull," a Parnall "Plover," and an Avro "Aldershot," with 1,000 h.p. Napier "Cub."
Другие самолёты на фотографии: Parnall Plover - Великобритания - 1922Supermarine Seal / Seagull - Великобритания - 1921
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Aeroplane Monthly 1988-05 / Personal album. Military
Avro Aldershot III J6950 was taken in charge by 99 Sqn in November 1924.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
Another view of Aldershot III J6944 of 99 Sqn. After squadron service this aircraft went to the Home Aircraft Depot in April 1926.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
J6852 after modification to Aldershot III standard, with swept wings, revised aileron controls, oleo undercarriage and horn-balanced elevators - circa December 1924.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
Aldershot III J6943 of 99 Sqn.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
Production Aldershot III J6954 of 99 Sqn. Note the wingtip flare brackets, fitted for night flying.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
A production Aldershot. The erks standing in front give some impression of the huge size of the 68ft-span bomber.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
A 99 Sqn Aldershot at RAF Bircham Newton with unofficial markings beneath the wings blacked out.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
Avro Aldershot III J6944 of 99 Sqn.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
A 99 Sqn Avro Aldershot at Bircham Newton in 1924. Note the unofficial squadron star painted on the undersurface of the lower wing. These were later painted out.
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Flight 1923-11 / Flight
The Avro "Aldershot" is a long-distance night bomber, with 700 h.p. Rolls-Royce "Condor" engine.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
Aldershot III J6942 of 99 Sqn at RAF Bircham Newton. The bomber was not fitted with brakes - hence the size of the wheel chocks.
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Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v2
Avro 549 Aldershots.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
A rare photograph of a lineup of six 99 Sqn Aldershots at RAF Bircham Newton, Norfolk in 1924.
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Flight 1925-07 / Flight
THE GRANDE FINALE AT THE R.A.F. DISPLAY: (3) Three Avro "Aldershot" heavy bombers
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Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / ??? - Hendon Pageantry 1920-37
Vickers Vanguard G-EBCP stands in the foreground as the Avro Aldershots of No. 99 Sqn fly past at the 1925 pageant.
Другие самолёты на фотографии: Vickers Vanguard / Type 62 / Type 103 - Великобритания - 1923
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Flight 1927-01 / Flight
The Avro "Aldershot" with 800 h.p. Beardmore "Typhoon" engine. Three-quarter front view.
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Flight 1927-01 / Flight
The Beardmore "Typhoon" is a six-cylinder "inverted" engine. Our photograph shows it mounted in the Avro "Aldershot ". The radiator is placed aft of and below the engine.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
Another view of Aldershot prototype J6852 flying with the Beardmore Typhoon engine. Note the long exhaust pipes and the four-bladed propeller.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
Avro Aldershot first prototype J6852 pictured in 1927, being used as a testbed for the Beardmore Typhoon engine. In this form the aircraft was known as the Type 549C Aldershot IV.
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Flight 1927-01 / Flight
Aldershot Mk IV - финальный вариант серии 549. Самолет оснащался двигателем Typhoon I. Еще один самолет сделали с металлическими крыльями под обозначением Avro серии 549M.
The Avro "Aldershot" fitted with the new Beardmore "Typhoon" engine in various attitudes of flight, piloted by Mr. Bert Hinkler. The inverted engine results in an excellent view from the pilot's cockpit. -
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / ??? - Hendon Pageantry 1920-37
A general view of the participators at the 1922 pageant. Note the Parnall Puffin floatplane and Blackburn Darts on the left. Also present was the large Avro Aldershot.
Другие самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Swift T.1 / Dart T.2 - Великобритания - 1920Parnall Puffin - Великобритания - 1920
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
KEITH WOODCOCK’S painting shows Avro Aldershot III J6947 of 99 Sqn, based at RAF Bircham Newton.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / O.Thetford - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (11)
KEITH WOODCOCK'S painting depicts groundcrew of 99 Sqn unfolding the wings of an Aldershot at Bircham Newton in the mid-Twenties.
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Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / P.Jarrett - By day and by night /The classic inter-war RAF biplane bombers/ (10)
A Patent drawing showing an early stage of Aldershot's design.
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Мировая Авиация 39
Avro Type 549 Aldershot
- Фотографии