Bristol 152 Beaufort
Photo ©: Simon Thomas (Photos at airliners.net)
152 Beaufort
Torpedo Bomber
The Bristol Beaufort is a twin-engined torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Company.
| Crew | 4 | |
| Propulsion | 2 Radial Engines | |
| Engine Model | Bristol Taurus VI | |
| Engine Power (each) | 843 kW | 1130 hp |
| Speed | 420 km/h | 227 kts 261 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 5.029 m | 16.500 ft |
| Range | 2.574 km | 1.390 NM 1.600 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 5.945 kg | 13.106 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 9.629 kg | 21.228 lbs |
| Wing Span | 17,63 m | 57,8 ft |
| Wing Area | 46,7 m² | 503 ft² |
| Length | 13,59 m | 44,6 ft |
| Height | 3,78 m | 12,4 ft |
| First Flight | 15.10.1938 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 2080 | |
| Developed from | Bristol Blenheim | |
| Data for (Version) | Beaufort Mk1 | |
Remarks
The Bristol Beaufort is a development of the Bristol Blenheim. The Beafort was also license-built by the Australian Department of Aircraft Production (DAP) as a reconnaissance and transport aircraft.
| Extras | |
print view| [Photo-ID: 1197] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16 | |
 | Bristol Beaufort Mk.VIII Royal Air Force Reg.: DD931 Composite Aircraft, Australian built components |
| Royal Air Force Museum [London-Hendon] | |