WZ736 — 1953 Avro 707A Data
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aircraft record found
WZ736
7868M
1953 Avro 707A, c/n Not found WZ736
WZ736 is a 1953 Avro 707A (serial number Not found WZ736). It is configured with 1 engine and 1 seat. Registration status is listed as Preserved, with ownership recorded under Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester, United Kingdom. The profile includes 21 photos documenting this aircraft.
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Ingo Warnecke
Ingo Warnecke
Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| Model | 707A Search all Avro 707A |
| Year built | 1953 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | Not found WZ736 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Number of Seats | 1 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Type | Turbojet |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Rolls-Royce Derwent 8 |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | WZ736 |
| Alternative Code/Name | 7868M |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code | |
| Current Status | Preserved |
Owner
| Owner | Museum of Science & Industry |
| Address |
Manchester, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Admin, 2011-11-06 16:12:54
This the second Avro 707A research and development aircraft, first flew on 20th February 1953 as part of the Avro Vulcan bomber programme. Built to speed up the development programme, it tested the low speed aerodynamic characteristics of the Vulcan's delta shaped wings.