Fairey "Barracuda"
torpedo- and dive bomber
1940

     
   
     

 

     
   
     

The first prototype flew on December 7, 1940 and the second on June 29, 1941. Entered production in 1942. About 2600 of Mk.I, II, III and V were built.

Crew: 3
Engine: 1 x Rolls-Royce "Merlin" 32, 1223kW
Wingspan: 14.99m
Length: 12.12m
Height: 4.6m
Wing area: 4.09m2
Start mass: 6396kg		 Empty mass: 4241kg
Max speed: 367kph
Cruise speed: 311kph
Ceiling: 5060m
Range: 1101km
Armament: 2 x 7.7mm MG, 1 x 735kg torpedo or 726kg of bombs

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