Armstrong Whitworth Whitley

When the Whitley first flew in 1936 it's modern metal construction was a preview of things to come. Unfortunately its unrefined aerodynamics doomed it to mediocrity. The Whitley was slow, sluggish and poorly equipped to survive against cannon armed fighters. The last Whitley rolled out of the factory in June 1943

Specifications  
Model Whitley V
Engine
2 x Rolls Royce Merlin X 1,145hp 12 cylinder inline
Max. Speed
228
mph
367
Km/h
Max. Range
1,650
Mls
2,655
Km
Empty Weight
19,330
lbs
8,762
Kg
Loaded Weight
33,500
lbs
15,195
Kg
Span
84 / 0
Ft/in
25.6
m
Length
70 / 6
Ft/in
21.5
m
Height
15 / 0
Ft/in
4.57
m
Armament

1 x .303 machine gun in nose turret
4 x .303 machine guns in tail turret
Internal bomb load 7,000lb (3,178kg)

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