| Attribute | Avro Athena × | North American O-47 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Avro | North American Aviation NAA |
| Model | Avro Athena | North American O-47 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1948 | 1936 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1950 | 1939 |
| Type | Military Trainers | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | - | O47 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Rolls-Royce Merlin 35 | 1x Wright R-1820-49 radial |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,280 | 975 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 472 | 356 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 130 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 889 | 1,352 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,839 | 7,071 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.41 | 7.47 |
| Take off distance (m) | 700 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 650 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 4,256 | 3,649 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,045 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 11.37 | 10.13 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.93 | 3.7 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.45 | 1.2 |
| Wing span (m) | 12.2 | 14.12 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |