Avro Museum's Replica Arrow was inspired by the 1/8 scale movie models. During eight years of research a 1/5 scale flight test model was built and flown, the aircraft now being modelled in modern aeronautics computer software.
The Replica aircraft in based on construction of a (0.6) "2/3" scale, flying version of CF-105 MK 1 Avro Arrow under Canadian Recreational Aircraft Legislation. The aircraft was sized to conform with legislated gross weight and wing load limits while still accomodating a real pilot - at 2/3 scale its still the size of a modern day CF-18 fighter jet.
Volunteers have faithfully recreated the aerodynamic shape of the aircraft from original Avro technical reports. While the aircraft's outward appearance will be accurate, it will feature a totally new internal structure consistent with the composite materials being used.
Replica Arrow - Design Specifications
AIRCRAFT
NAME - AVRO ARROW
TYPE - Experimental
CONFIGURATION - Delta Wing
SCALE - 0.6 Original
SEATS - 2 in Tandem
STRUCTURE - Composite
INSTRUMENTATION - I F R
FLIGHT CONTROL - Piloted
SPECIFICATIONS
FUSELAGE LENGTH - 46.7
HEIGHT - 12.7 FT
WING SPAN - 30.0 FT
CHORD (AVG) - 18.1 FT
ASPECT RATIO - 1.65
AREA - 441 SQ. FT.
LANDING GEAR
TYPE - Tricycle
FEATURE - Retractable
WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS
GROSS WEIGHT - 5,000 LBS
EMPTY WEIGHT - 3,200 LBS
USEFUL LOAD - 1,800 LBS
WING LOADING - 11.3 LBS / SQ FT
DESIGN "G" FACTOR - + 5 / - 3
FUEL CAPACITY - 250 US GAL
PILOT / PASSENGER - 450 LBS
PAYLOAD (FUEL & OIL) - 1,550 LBS
PROPULSION
POWER PLANTS - Two Turbine Powered Ducted Fan Assemblies
TOTAL POWER - 3600 lbs Static Thrust
THRUST TO WEIGHT RATIO - .72 TO 1
PERFORMANCE
SPEED
MAX - 480 Knots
CRUISE (75%) - 400 Knots
TAKEOFF - 75 Knots
LANDING - 65 Knots
RANGE - 1,000 Miles
RATE OF CLIMB SEA LEVEL - 7000 Ft / min
MIN FLIGHT SPEED
GEAR UP - 57 Knots
GEAR DOWN - 59 Knots
Fuselage as of May 2007
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