Fairey Albacore
Torpedo Bomber Biplane
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Fairey Albacore is a single-engine three-seat carrier-based torpedo bomber biplane aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Fairey Aviation Company Limited.
| Crew | 3 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Radial Engine | |
| Engine Model | Bristol Taurus XII | |
| Engine Power | 843 kW | 1130 hp |
| Speed | 256 km/h | 138 kts 159 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 6.309 m | 20.700 ft |
| Range | 1.500 km | 810 NM 932 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 3.289 kg | 7.250 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 5.670 kg | 12.500 lbs |
| Wing Span | 15,24 m | 50 ft 0 in |
| Wing Area | 57,9 m² | 623 ft² |
| Length | 12,14 m | 39 ft 10 in |
| Height | 4,32 m | 14 ft 2 in |
| First Flight | 12.12.1938 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 802 | |
| Data for (Version) | Fairey Albacore Mk.I | |
| [Photo-ID: 1130] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-13 | |
 | Fairey Albacore I Royal Navy Reg.: N4389 Composite aircraft of N4389 & N4172, last surviving |
| Fleet Air Arm Museum [Yeovilton] | |