Avro 641 Commodore
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 in United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
The Avro 641 Commodore was a British-designed, single-engine biplane featuring a five-seat enclosed cabin, produced by Avro during the mid-1930s primarily for private owners. Only six units, including the prototype, were completed.
Design and development
Following the development of the three-seat Avro 639 Cabin Cadet, Avro created a larger five-seat cabin biplane named the Avro 641 Commodore. The aircraft shared a steel tube framework similar to that of the Tutor, incorporating heavily staggered single-bay wings along with an undercarriage fitted with spats. The inaugural Commodore was delivered to its purchaser on 24 May 1934.
Operational history
A mere half dozen Commodores were constructed, one of which was acquired by the Maharajah of Vizianagram. This particular aircraft proved unsuitable for the environmental conditions in India, leading to its return to Britain where it was subsequently dismantled. Two units found private owners in Egypt before being absorbed into service with the Egyptian Army Air Force.
At the onset of World War II, two Commodores remained active in England and were requisitioned for use by the Royal Air Force and the Air Transport Auxiliary. One of these aircraft was lost in a fatal accident in 1941, while the final example was officially removed from service records in 1942.
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