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Avro Ashton

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Avro Ashton — Fixed Wing
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The Avro 706 Ashton was a British prototype jet airliner made by Avro during the 1950s. Although it flew nearly a year after the de Havilland Comet, it represented an experimental programme and was never intended for commercial use.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
4× centrifugal-flow turbojet engines
Thrust / Power
5000 lbf each
Length (ft)
89
Wingspan (ft)
120
MTOW (lb)
82000
Service Ceiling (ft)
40500
Range (mi)
1725
Max Speed (mph)
439