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Avro 504B
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Avro504B

Propeller Trainers · United Kingdom · 1913
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Avro504B

Avro 504B
Avro 504B Photo: British official photographer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Training Effectiveness
60
Handling
55
Reliability
65
Safety
50
Operating Cost
70
Durability
75
Avionics
0
Versatility
40
Maintainability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryPropeller Trainers
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1913–1932
Operators12 countries
Quantity8,340
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
56
Propeller Trainers MASS Rating
2/6
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
17/23
All-Time
Propeller Trainers · 10 axes scored
Training Effectiveness
60
Handling
55
Reliability
65
Safety
50
Operating Cost
70
Durability
75
Avionics
0
Versatility
40
Maintainability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the propeller trainers category.
01 / Overview
Avro 504B
Production
1913–1932
Quantity
8,340
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PROPELLER TRAINERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
propeller trainers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the propeller trainers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1913
  • Service Entry Year1913
  • Crew (seats)2
  • Trainer TypePrimary trainer
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeRotary engine
  • Power (turboprop)82 kW
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed113 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,875 m
  • Range400 km
  • Rate of Climb3.3 m/s
  • Endurance3
◇Training Features2MOD.2
  • Cockpit ConfigurationTandem two-seat
  • Hardpoints0
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length8.97 m
  • Wingspan10.97 m
  • Height3.17 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight834 kg
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built8,340
⬢Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1933
  • Production Start1913
  • Production End1933
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1913Production started
  2. 1932Production ended
113
years in service
19
years in production
8,340
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 12 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Avro 504 1913
Avro 504B 1913
// SIBLING VARIANTS
Avro 504A 1913
Avro 504J 1913
05 / Operators
📚 Sources
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