Avro Ashton Aircraft

Ashton 2, Newark Air Museum. Copyright: Kevin Pitt

Production Details

Design Company:

A.V. Roe and Co Ltd, Greengate, Middleton, Manchester Woodford Aerodrome, Cheshire

First Flight:

1 September 1950

Ashton 1:

1 - A.V.Roe

Ashton 2:

1 - A.V.Roe

Ashton 3:

3 - A.V.Roe

Ashton 4:

1 - A.V.Roe

Type Specification

Applies to:

Avro 706 Ashton 1

Type:

Four engine jet research monoplane

Wing:

Cantilever low wing monoplane. All metal two spar structure

Fuselage:

All metal semi monocoque structure of circular cross section

Tail Unit:

Cantilever monoplane type. All metal structure

Landing Gear:

Retractable tricycle type

Power Plant:

Four Rolls-Royce Nene 5 and 6 centrifugal turbojet engines, each rated at 5,000 lb st at sea level. Engines are paired in single large nacelle, one beneath each wing

Accommodation:

Flight crew of five in forward fuselage

Span:

120 ft

Length:

89 ft 6.5 in

Height:

31 ft 3 in

Wing Area:

1,421 sq ft

Take off:

82,000 lb

Max Speed:

439 mph at 30,000 ft

Max Rate of Climb:

2,900 ft/min

Service Ceiling:

40,500 ft

Range:

1,725 miles

Preserved in British Museums

Ashton 2:

WB491 - Newark Air Museum, Winthorpe Showground - Fuselage

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