Hawker Siddeley HS 748
Aircraft Details
- Powerplant: Two Rolls-Royce Dart Mk 534-2 or Mk 532-2L turboprop engines, each producing 2,280 shp, (according to BAE Systems.)
- Wingspan: 98 ft 6 in (30.02 m).
- Length: 67 ft 0 in (20.42 m).
- Height: 25 ft 10 in (7.57 m).
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 46,500 lb (21,092 kg).
- Typical Payload: 14,365 lb (6,516 kg) or 40-52 passengers.
- Cruise Speed: 244 knots (281 mph, 452 km/h).
- Range: 926 nmi (1,066 mi, 1,715 km) (with max payload).
- Service Ceiling: 25,000 ft (7,600 m).
- Fuel Capacity: 1,440 imp gal (1,729 US gal, 6,546 L).
- Take-off Distance: 2,624 ft (800 m).
- Landing Distance: 1,968 ft (600 m).
Aircraft Description
The AVRO 748, a twin-turboprop airliner, first flew in June 1960. It was designed by A.V. Roe and Company (AVRO) and later produced by Hawker Siddeley Aviation, British Aerospace, and Hindustan Aeronautics. The aircraft was a successful replacement for the DC-3 and saw service with both civilian and military operators.
Here’s a more detailed look:
- Design and Development: The AVRO 748 was designed as a DC-3 replacement and was known for its reliability and efficiency.
- Initial Flight: The first prototype (G-APZV) took to the skies on June 24, 1960.
- Production: Production continued until 1988, with a total of 381 aircraft built.
- Military Use: A military variant, known as the Andover, was developed and used by the RAF.
- Civilian Use: The aircraft was widely used by airlines and even as a VIP transport for heads of state.
- Legacy: The AVRO 748, later known as the Hawker Siddeley HS 748, is still in limited service today.
The Canadian Aviation Museum is pleased to announce that it has taken possession of an Air Creebec HS748 Friday, May 30, 2025. The aircraft has completed its final flight at the Windsor Airport, officially marking the end of its service and the beginning of a new chapter as a celebrated piece of Canadian aviation history.
C-FLIY, a Hawker Siddeley HS748, has played a vital role in northern aviation, particularly in connecting remote communities across Quebec and Ontario. Known for its durability and reliability, the aircraft has been an essential part of Air Creebec’s fleet, supporting passenger and cargo operations under some of the most demanding conditions in Canada.
The Canadian Aviation Museum will preserve C-FLIY as a testament to the important role regional and Indigenous-owned airlines play in the fabric of Canadian transportation. The aircraft will be on permanent display for museum visitors. The final flight of C-FLIY has closed a chapter on decades of service and opening a new one in celebration and remembrance.
HS 748 “By Bus to Paris” by David Masters, Hawker Siddeley Review, January 1962