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Bristol Beaufighter

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The Bristol Type 156 Beaufighter, often referred to as simply the "Beau", is a versatile, multi-role aircraft developed during the Second World War, by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the UK. It was originally conceived as a heavy fighter variant of the Bristol Beaufort bomber: "Beaufighter" is a portmanteau of "Beaufort" and "fighter". In service, the Beaufighter was used initially as a night fighter and later mainly as a maritime strike/ground attack role. It also replaced the Beaufort as a torpedo bomber.

Specifications

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 43.2ft (13.2m)
  • Length 31.0ft (9.5m)
  • Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 53lbs (24kg)
  • Loaded Weight 140lbs (63kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 6.696
  • Wing Loading 0.4lbs/ft2 (2.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 341.3ft2 (31.7m2)
  • Drag Points 4044

Parts

  • Number of Parts 77
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 418

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