The Rolls Royce Avon was the first jet engine by Rolls Royce with axial compressor.
Between 1950 and 1974 more than 11,000 units were manufactured.
It is still being produced for power generators.
Amongst others, the following civil and military aircraft were equipped with the Avon engine: English Electric Canberra & Lightning, Fairey Delta, Hawker Hunter, CAC F-86 Sabre, Sud Aviation Caravelle and Vickers 667 Valiant.
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