Bristol Bolingbroke Mk.IVT

Bristol Beaufort

LandGroßbritannien
RolleSeeaufklärungsflugzeug/-trainer
Erstflug14. September 1939
Gebaut626

das Bristol Fairchild Bolingbroke Es ist ein Seeaufklärungsflugzeug und Schulflugzeug der Royal Canadian Air Force im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Es war eine Lizenzversion des Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bombers.

Quelle: Bristol Beaufort auf Wikipedia

Bristol Bolingbroke Mk.IVT Spaziergang
FotografOndrej Skarka
LokalisierungUnbekannter
Fotos29

Bristol Fighter in action - Aircraft No. 137 - Amazon

Siehe auch:

Zweiter Weltkrieg: Die definitive visuelle Geschichte vom Blitzkrieg bis zur Atombombe (DK Definitive Visual Histories) - Amazon Zweiter Weltkrieg Karte für Karte (DK Geschichte Karte für Karte) - Amazon

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General Characteristics (Fairchild-Canada Mk IV Variant)

The Bristol Bolingbroke was a Canadian license-built version of the British Bristol Blenheim Mk IV light bomber/maritime patrol aircraft. Built by Fairchild-Canada, it was adapted to meet the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) requirement for a coastal reconnaissance and anti-submarine aircraft. It features a lengthened nose compared to the Blenheim I for improved bombardier space and pilot visibility.

Property Typical Value (Bolingbroke Mk IV)
Rolle Maritime Patrol / Advanced Trainer / Target Tug
Hersteller Fairchild Aircraft Ltd. (Canada)
First Flight (Canadian-Built) September 14, 1939
Crew 3 (Pilot, Navigator/Bombardier, Wireless Operator/Gunner)
Länge 13.03 m (42 ft 9 in)
Flügelspannweite 17.17 m (56 ft 4 in)
Max Takeoff Weight 6,532 kg (14,400 lb)

Design and Powerplant

  • Engines: Two Bristol Mercury XV 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines.
  • Power Output (each): Approximately 690 kW (925 hp) at take-off.
  • Construction: One of the first all-metal, stressed-skin aircraft built in Canada.
  • Variants: The most common production variant was the **Mk IV**, fitted with Canadian and American instruments. The **Mk IVT** was the primary multi-purpose trainer used extensively in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP).
  • Naval Adaptation: Equipped with anti-icing boots and a dinghy for maritime operations.

Performance and Armament

  • Maximum Speed: Up to 428 km/h (266 mph, 231 knots) at altitude.
  • Cruise Speed: Approximately 319 km/h (198 mph).
  • Service Ceiling: 8,310 m (27,260 ft).
  • Range: 2,350 km (1,460 miles) with a 454 kg (1,000 lb) bombload.
  • Fixed Armament: Typically one .303 in (7.7 mm) Browning machine gun in the port wing.
  • Defensive Armament:
    • Dorsal Turret: One or two .303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns (in a semi-retractable turret).
    • Nose/Chin: Some variants carried a forward-firing or rear-firing gun in a blister/fairing.
  • Bomb Load: Up to 540 kg (1,200 lb) internally, including general-purpose bombs and depth charges for anti-submarine missions.

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