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Britain's Bristol Beaufighter Mk XXI1
Design
The Beaufighter Mk XXI (Mk 21) could have a Sperry autopilot.2 It also could not carry a torpedo.2
Usage
The Bristol Beaufighter Mk XXI was used by Australia, Britain, and New Zealand.1
After The War
The last Mk XXI was retired in 1957 after being a target tug.2
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk XXI1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti shipping strike fighter1 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | 2: Bristol Hercules XVII1 |
| 2: Bristol Hercules XVIII1 | |
| Cylinders | Radial 141 |
| Cooling | |
| HP | 1,735 each1 |
| Propeller blades | 3 each1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 57' 10"1 17.63 m1 |
| Length | 41' 8"1 12.7 m1 |
| Height | 15' 10"1 4.83 m1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | 15,600 lb1 7,076 kg1 |
| Loaded | 25,400 lb1 11,521 kg1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed @ 1,312' / 400 m |
|
| Speed @ 15,600' / 4,755 m |
|
| Climb to 15,000' / 4,570 m |
|
| Service ceiling | |
| Range | |
| Armament | |
| Wings | 4: 0.5" MG1 |
| Rockets | 81 |
| OR | |
| Bombs | 1,000 lb1 454 kg1 |
Sources:
- Aircraft of WWII, Stewart Wilson, 1998
