Austin Kestrel
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TypeTwo-seat biplane
National originUnited Kingdom
Designer
John Kenworthy
| Kestrel | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Two-seat biplane |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Austin Motor Company |
| Designer | John Kenworthy |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1920 |
The Austin Kestrel was a British two-seat biplane designed and built by the Austin Motor Company. Only one aircraft was built.
Designed to enter a 1920 Air Ministry competition the Kestrel was a conventional biplane with an open cockpit with side-by-side seats for two.[1] Registered G-EATR the Kestrel came third in the small aeroplane class.[1] The company decided to concentrate on motor car production and the aircraft was sold in 1924 but not flown again.[1]