Bristol 152 Beaufort
Torpedo Bomber
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.
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 ft 10 in |
Wing Area | 46,7 m² | 503 ft² |
Length | 13,59 m | 44 ft 7 in |
Height | 3,78 m | 12 ft 5 in |
First Flight | 15.10.1938 | |
Production Status | out of production | |
Total Production | 2080 | |
Developed from | Bristol Blenheim |
Data for (Version) | Beaufort Mk1 |
[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] |