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Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle - en

Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle



The Albemarle was designed as a light bomber built from non-strategic materials. It was built from wood and steel instead of aluminium alloys, and suitable for construction in dispersed factories. It was a clean aircraft with a tricycle undercarriage. Performance was mediocre, and it was used mainly as glider tug and transport.
General characteristics Albemarle Mk. I
Primary functionBomberPower plantTwo Bristol Hercules XI enginesThrust2x 1,590 HP2x 1,186 kWWingspan77 ft23.47 m Length60 ft18.26 m Height15.6 ft4.75 m Weight empty22,575 lb10,240 kg Speed265 mph426 km/h Ceiling18,000 ft5,500 m Range1,342 mi2,160 kmArmament6x7.7mm machine gun, up to 1,360 kg bombsCrewSixDate deployed1941 Number built602



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