Bristol 152 Beaufort

Torpedo Bomber

Bristol Beaufort Mk.VIII © Simon Thomas
Photo ©: Simon Thomas (Photos at airliners.net)
The Bristol Beaufort is a twin-engined torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Company.
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.
Crew4
Propulsion2 Radial Engines
Engine ModelBristol Taurus VI
Engine Power (each)843 kW1130 hp
Speed420 km/h227 kts
  261 mph
Service Ceiling5.029 m16.500 ft
Range2.574 km1.390 NM
1.600 mi.
Empty Weight5.945 kg13.106 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight9.629 kg21.228 lbs
Wing Span17,63 m57 ft 10 in
Wing Area46,7 m²503 ft²
Length13,59 m44 ft 7 in
Height3,78 m12 ft 5 in
First Flight15.10.1938
Production Statusout of production
Total Production2080
Developed fromBristol Blenheim
Data for (Version)Beaufort Mk1

[Photo-ID: 1197] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16
Bristol Beaufort Mk.VIII, Royal Air Force, DD931, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2008Bristol
Beaufort Mk.VIII
Royal Air Force
Reg.: DD931
 
Composite Aircraft, Australian built components
Royal Air Force Museum [London-Hendon]