The Bristol Type 156 Beaufighter (often referred to simply as the "Beau") is a multi-role aircraft developed during the Second World War by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the United Kingdom. It was originally conceived as a heavy fighter variant of the Bristol Beaufort bomber. Upon its entry to service, the Beaufighter proved to be well suited to the night fighter role, for which the Royal Air Force (RAF) initially deployed the type during the height of the Battle of Britain, in part due to its large size allowing it to accommodate both heavy armaments and early airborne interception radar without major performance penalties.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 57.8ft (17.6m)
- Length 41.4ft (12.6m)
- Height 13.5ft (4.1m)
- Empty Weight 11,884lbs (5,390kg)
- Loaded Weight 15,683lbs (7,114kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.204
- Wing Loading 24.2lbs/ft2 (118.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 647.0ft2 (60.1m2)
- Drag Points 8240
Parts
- Number of Parts 111
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 481
Required Mods
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Super Items
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