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    • Short Stirling

    The Short Stirling, developed by the firm Short Brothers, was the third four engined heavy bomber of the RAF in the Second World War along side the Avro Lancaster and the Handley Page Halifax. From 1940 until 1946, 2.380 planes were produced in different versions.

     

     

    Type Example Short Stirling Mk I

    Length 

    26,32 m 

    Height

    6,93 m 

    Wingspan 

    30,22 m

    Powerplant 

    Four Bristol Hercules XI double row radial engines, each with 1.590 Horsepower 

    Maximun Speed

    416 km/h 

    Crew 

    7 or 8

    Service Ceiling 

    6.250 m

    Range

    3.090 km 

    Empty Weight 

    20.000 kg 

    Loaded Weight 

    27.000 kg 

    Armament 

    Eight Browning 7,7 mm MG, up to 6.350 kg bombs

     

    Letzte Aktualisierung: 29.12.2008 12:09