Avro Canada C102 Jetliner

The Avro C102 Jetliner was a Canadian prototype medium-range jet airliner built by Avro Canada in 1949. It was beaten into the air by only 13 days by the de Havilland Comet thereby becoming the second jet airliner in the world yet the name Jetliner was more catchy and for many years all such aircraft were colloquially given that name.

Avro Canada Aircraft, Including: Avro Canada Cf-105 Arrow, Avro Canada, Avro Canada C102 Jetliner, Avro Canada Cf-100 Canuck, Canadian Car and Foundry at Amazon.1

Made by Avro Canada.

^ The Avro Canada C102 Jetliner, for which it was coined, first used the term; "jetliner" later became a generic term for all jet 2
Jet Or Prop
jet
Designer
James C. Floyd
Engine(jet)
Rolls-Royce Derwent 5-17
Length Alt
25.1 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
65000.0
Thrust Main
3600
Height Alt
8.1 m
Range Main
1
250 miles
Max Speed Alt
805.0
Introduced
prototype only
Max Speed Main
500 mph
See Also
*Vickers VC.1 Viking – Nene Viking
Cruise Speed Main
420 mph
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
29484.0
Ceiling Main
40300.0
Number Built
one
Thrust Alt
16.0
Span Main
98.0
Cruise Speed Alt
676.0
Height Main
26
Primary user
Span Alt
29.9 m
Plane Or Copter?
Engine(prop)
1
Manufacturer
First Flight
1949-08-10
Number Of Jets
4
Climb Rate Main
2220.0
Number Of Props
1
Type of jet
Climb Rate Alt
40620.0
Length Main
2512.06
Range Alt
2000.0
Similar Aircraft
*Avro Ashton*de Havilland Comet
Empty Weight Main
37000.0
Ceiling Alt
12
300 m
Empty Weight Alt
16783.0
Category

5 tips to help with your fear of flying

This article provides individuals with tools to overcome or at least manage a fear of flying. Flying can be an enjoyable experience if anxiety is not an issue.