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Britain's Bristol Beaufighter Mk XI1
Design
The Beaufighter Mk XIC couldn't carry a torpedo like the TF.X but was similar in many ways.2
Usage
The Bristol Beaufighter Mk XI was used by Australia, Britain, and New Zealand.1
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk XI1 | Bristol Beaufighter Mk XIC1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Anti shipping strike fighter1 | Anti shipping strike fighter1 |
| Crew | 21 | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | 2: Bristol Hercules XVII1 | 2: Bristol Hercules XVII1 |
| OR | 2: Bristol Hercules XVIII1 | 2: Bristol Hercules XVIII1 |
| Cylinders | Radial 141 | Radial 141 |
| Cooling | ||
| HP | 1,735 each1 | 1,735 each1 |
| Propeller blades | 3 each1 | 3 each1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Span | 57' 10"1 17.63 m1 |
57' 10"1 17.63 m1 |
| Length | 41' 8"1 12.7 m1 |
41' 8"1 12.7 m1 |
| Height | 15' 10"1 4.83 m1 |
15' 10"1 4.83 m1 |
| Wing area | ||
| Weight | ||
| Empty | 15,600 lb1 7,076 kg1 |
15,600 lb1 7,076 kg1 |
| Loaded | 25,400 lb1 11,521 kg1 |
25,400 lb1 11,521 kg1 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed @ 15,600' / 4,755 m |
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| Climb to 15,000' / 4,570 m |
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| Service ceiling | ||
| Range | ||
| Armament | ||
| Nose | ||
| Port wing | ||
| Starboard wing |
Sources:
- Aircraft of WWII, Stewart Wilson, 1998
