Avro Arrow aircraft were designed as interceptors.
They utilized a thin, delta wing design for high strength, easy construction, high fuel capacity, and good supersonic speed performance.
The aircraft controls were actuated by an early design, computerized, three axis fly by wire system.
Avro Arrow weapons, consisting of rockets and missiles, would be stored in an internal bay in the belly of the aircraft.
The aircraft would be guided to its target by a computer controlled radar system.
Five prototype Avro Arrow aircraft were produced.
During its first flight on March 25, 1958, performance of the prototype aircraft was beyond expectations. Only a few minor glitches were found, which were easily correctable.
On its second flight the Arrow exceeded 1,000 mph. The aircraft was expected to break existing world performance records during further testing.
On February 20, 1959, the Avro Arrow aircraft project was canceled. Factors said to contribute to the cancellation include defense project spending cuts,
a belief that missiles and not aircraft would be capable of defending against enemy bombers, and the availability of fully developed American supersonic aircraft.
RC Avro Arrow
RT Models rc Avro Arrow.
Pictured above is the rc Avro Arrow for sale from RT Models. It has a wing span of 57 1/2" and a length of 52". Designer of the model is Anton Eisele. It is powered by a Mega 22/30/3 motor turning a pusher prop. Plans or a short kit are available. All up weight is between 5 1/2 and 7 lbs.
The first picture below is a Bob Parkinson Jets kit build of the rc Avro Arrow. Its wingspan is 50" and length is 66". You will need a .65 to .91 engine turning a Byro fan unit for power. Weight is about 11 lbs.
The next picture below is of the rc Avro Arrow for sale from KMP. It is a EDF with a wingspan of 28 1/2" and a length of 42". The fuselage is all glass and wings are balsa and ply. Power can come from a 4700 kV motor turning a 70 mm EDF unit. Weight is only about 24 oz.
RT Models also has plans or a short kit for a 35" wingspan rc Avro Arrow. It is 41" long. You can power it with a Phasor 15/4 motor. Weight is about 25 oz.
Parkjets has plans for a rc Avro Arrow with a 25" wing span. Recommended power are two GWS EDF 50 units turned by Feigao motors.
Parkjets also has plans for a pusher prop rc Avro Arrow shown in the last picture on this page. Wing span is 27" and length is 35". Suggested power is a GWS 350 motor turning a 9 x 7 pusher propeller.
Svenson's Free Plans has plans on line for a pusher propeller powered rc Avro Arrow. It has a wing span of 21" and a length of 33".
There is a posting to RC Groups from Larry Baraniuk about a 1/20 scale rc Avro
Arrow. No wingspan, length, or weight is given. Power is by twin Himax 5300
motors turning 50 mm fan units.
Spirit of Yesterday had a rc Avro Arrow
kit for sale with a wingspan of 22" and a weight of about 14 oz. powered by a
400 size motor. Although no longer in business, we have seen them for sale on eBay.
There is a line drawing for a rc Avro Arrow posted by Doug B on RC Groups.
Mark DIMonte has plans for sale of the rc Avro Arrow. It is designed for a .45 2C engine and pusher prop. No specifications are given
for wingspan, length, or weight.
At RC Groups there is a thread started by theduce aka John about a rc Avro Arrow he is building. Its wingspan is 44" and length is 65". Power is by a
Scorpion motor and pusher prop.
We are sad to hear that Mike Emilio at RC Canada is unable to proceed with his long time rc Avro Arrow project and it is now for sale.
Have you built a rc Avro Arrow or know of one? If you do, please email us.
Avro CF-105 Arrow
