The Blenheim Bomber

The Bristol Blenheim Bomber, Mark IV

These aircraft were basically obsolete at the outbreak of the war. The one above is a Mark 4.

Specifications Blenheim Bomber Mark IV

Wingspan 56'-6" (17.22m)

Length 42'-7" (12.98m)

Height 9'-10" (2.99m)

Weight (combat) 14,400 lbs. (6,532 kg)

Maximum Bomb Load 1,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) internally
plus 320 lbs. (145 kg) mounted externally.
Powerplants Two 905 hp Bristol Mercury XV

Maximum Speed 266 mph at 11,800 ft. (3,597 m)

Service Ceiling 22,000 ft. (6,706 m)

Defensive Armament One fixed 0.303" machine gun.
Dorsal turret and under-nose blister each with two 0.303" machine guns.

Crew 3

The following Bomber Command Squadrons were equipped with The Blenheim IV:
15, 18, 21, 34, 35, 40, 44, 57, 61, 62, 82, 88, 90, 101, 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 114, 139, 144, 218, 226
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Specifications	Blenheim Bomber Mark IV
Wingspan	56'-6" (17.22m)
Length	42'-7" (12.98m)
Height	9'-10" (2.99m)
Weight (combat)	14,400 lbs. (6,532 kg)
Maximum Bomb Load	1,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) internally plus 320 lbs. (145 kg) mounted externally.
Powerplants	Two 905 hp Bristol Mercury XV
Maximum Speed	266 mph at 11,800 ft. (3,597 m)
Service Ceiling	22,000 ft. (6,706 m)
Defensive Armament	One fixed 0.303" machine gun. Dorsal turret and under-nose blister each with two 0.303" machine guns.
Crew	3