Bristol 156 "Beaufighter"
strike fighter
1939

     
   
     

The first prototype flew on July 17, 1939. Entered production in 1941. A total of 5864 aircraft were built, including 364 built in Australia.

     
   
     

Crew: 2
Engine: 2 x Bristol Hercules XVII, 1320kW
Wingspan: 17.63m
Length: 12.7m
Height: 4.83m
Wing area: 46.73m2
Start mass: 11431kg		 Empty mass: 7076kg
Max speed: 488kph
Cruise speed: 401kph
Ceiling: 4570m
Range: 2366km
Armament: 2 x 20mm cannons, 7 x 7.7mm MG, 1 torpedo and 2 x 113kg bombs

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