Handley Page Halifax

The Handley Page Halifax, developed by the Handley Page Aircraft Company, was the third four engined heavy bomber of the Royal Air Force, next to the AVRO Lancaster and the Short Sterling. From 1940 to 1946 over 6.000 planes, in different versions were produced and used until 1952.

 

 

Type Example Handley Page Halifax Mk III

Length

21,88 m 

Height

6,32 m 

Wingspan 

31,75 m 

Wing Area 

118,45 m²

Powerplant 

Four Bristol Hercules XVI double row radial engines, each with 1.650 Horsepower

Maximun Speed 

501 km/h 

Crew 

Service Ceiling 

7.315 m 

Empty Weight 

17.345 kg 

Loaded Weight 

29.484 kg 

Armament

Nine Browning 7,7 mm MG, up to 5.890 kg bombs

 

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