Fairey "Albacore"
torpedo-bomber
1938

     
   
     

The first prototype flew on December 12, 1938. Entered production in 1939. About 800 built.

     
   
     

Crew: 3
Engine: 1 x Bristol Taurus XII, 843kW
Wingspan: 15.24m
Length: 12.14m
Height: 4.32m
Wing area: 57.88m2
Start mass: 4745kg		 Empty mass: 3289kg
Max speed: 259kph
Cruise speed: 187kph
Ceiling: 6310m
Range: 1497km
Armament: 3 x 7.7mm MG, 1 x 730kg torpedo, 6 x 113kg or 4 x 227kg bombs

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