Type sheet: bblen

Bristol Type 160 Blenheim Mk IV
Light Bomber, United Kingdom, 1936

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Bristol] [ Light Bombers 1919-1938]

Description:

The Blenheim was developed 1936 from a fast transport
very similar to the vita of the Heinkel 111. Blen-
heims were used as fast bombers and low level attack
aircraft.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

42.585 ft

12.980 m

Greatest height :

9.843 ft

3.000 m

Wingspan :

56.332 ft

17.170 m

Wing area :

468.987 sqft

43.570 qm

Max take off weight :

14403.1 lbs

6532.0 kg

Weight empty :

9792.4 lbs

4441.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

231 kts

428 km/h

Cruising speed :

172 kts

319 km/h

Service ceiling :

27264 ft

8310 m

Wing load :

30.75 lbs/ft2

150.00 kg/qm

Range :

1269 nm

2350 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KSte

Type :

Bristol Mercury XV

Power rating (max.) :

893 hp

905 ps

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

1785 hp

1810 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

3

Armament :

5* cal.303 MG (7,7mm), 454kg int, 145kg ext.