Type sheet: aw41

Armstrong Whitworth AW 41 Albemarle
Bomber and Transport / Tug for combat gliders, United Kingdom, 1939

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Armstrong Whitworth] [ Light Bombers 1939-1945] [ Transport A/C 1939-1945]

Description:

The Albemarle was one of the typical mid size bombers
of that days. In that time a considerable shortage on a
numer of materials was suffered, so the design came
along mostly with steel and wood. Besides it's roles as
a bomber and tactical reconnaissance plane, several
other roles have been covered.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

59.908 ft

18.260 m

Greatest height :

15.584 ft

4.750 m

Wingspan :

77.001 ft

23.470 m

Wing area :

803.533 sqft

74.650 qm

Max take off weight :

22603.5 lbs

10251.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

230 kts

426 km/h

Cruising speed :

148 kts

274 km/h

Service ceiling :

17995 ft

5485 m

Wing load :

28.09 lbs/ft2

137.00 kg/qm

Range :

1130 nm

2092 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KSte

Type :

Bristol Hercules XI

Power rating (max.) :

1568 hp

1590 ps

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

3136 hp

3180 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

4

Armament :

2* cal.303 MG Vickers "K" (7,7mm)