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The first prototype with four "Merlin X" engines flew in 1938.
Entered production in 1939. A total of 6167 machines were built,
including 4751 bombers. As transport plane was in service until 1952.
 | A three-view drawing (676 x 720) |
| CREW | 7 |
| ENGINE | 4 x Bristol Hercules 100, 1325kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 24980-30845 kg | 55072 - 68002 lb |
| Empty weight | 17500 kg | 38581 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 31.8 m | 104 ft 4 in |
| Length | 21.4 m | 70 ft 3 in |
| Height | 6.3 m | 20 ft 8 in |
| Wing area | 118.5 m2 | 1275.52 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 502 km/h | 312 mph |
| Ceiling | 7310 m | 24000 ft |
| Range w/max.fuel | 3540 km | 2200 miles |
| Range w/max.payload | 2030 km | 1261 miles |
| ARMAMENT | 9 x 7.7mm machine-guns, 6550kg of bombs |
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