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Bristol Beaufighter

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The Bristol Type 156 Beaufighter (often called the Beau) is a British multi-role aircraft developed during the Second World War by the Bristol Aeroplane Company. It was originally conceived as a heavy fighter variant of the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber. The Beaufighter proved to be an effective night fighter, which came into service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain, its large size allowing it to carry heavy armament and early aircraft interception radar without major performance penalties.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 57.2ft (17.4m)
  • Length 40.0ft (12.2m)
  • Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 3,542lbs (1,607kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,117lbs (3,682kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.107
  • Wing Loading 23.7lbs/ft2 (115.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 343.1ft2 (31.9m2)
  • Drag Points 1686

Parts

  • Number of Parts 105
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 570