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the Bristol Beaufighter

Fighter Bomber / Torpedo Bomber

The Bristol 156 Beaufighter is a twin-engined two-seat heavy fighter aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Company. The Beaufighter served also as a fighter bomber and torpedo bomber aircraft.
Crew 2

Propulsion 2 Radial Engines
Engine Model Bristol Hercules XVII
Engine Power (each) 1286 kW 1725 hp

Speed 515 km/h 278 kts
320 mph
Service Ceiling 5.791 m 19.000 ft
Range 2.254 km 1.217 NM
1.401 mi.

Empty Weight 7.072 kg 15.592 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight 11.521 kg 25.400 lbs

Wing Span 17,63 m 57,8 ft
Wing Area 46,7 m² 503 ft²
Length 12,70 m 41,7 ft
Height 4,83 m 15,8 ft

First Flight 17.07.1939
Production Status out of production
Total Production 5926
Developed from Bristol 152 Beaufort

Data for (Version) Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF.Mk.X
Variants Beaufighter Mk IF, Mk IC, Mk II, Mk IIF, Mk VI, Mk VIC, Mk VIF, TF Mk X, Mk XIC, Mk 21 (DAP Beaufighter), TT Mk 10

Remarks
The Bristol Beaufighter is a development of the Bristol Beaufort. The Beaufighter Mk.21 was also license-built by the Australian Department of Aircraft Production (DAP) as a fighter bomber and torpedo bomber aircraft.