Type sheet: whitl

Armstrong Whitworth AW 38 Whitley Mk V
Night bomber, United Kingdom, 1936

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

Description:

The Whitleys were with more than 1800 produced one of
the major types of the RAF at the beginning of the
war. They were withdrawn from the bomber role in 1942
and used as long range sea reconnaissance and sub
hunters, tug for gliders and transport airplanes.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

70.505 ft

21.490 m

Greatest height :

14.993 ft

4.570 m

Wingspan :

83.990 ft

25.600 m

Wing area :

1137.001 sqft

105.630 qm

Max take off weight :

33505.0 lbs

15195.0 kg

Weight empty :

19353.3 lbs

8777.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

200 kts

370 km/h

Cruising speed :

183 kts

338 km/h

Service ceiling :

26001 ft

7925 m

Cruising altitude :

14993 ft

4570 m

Wing load :

29.52 lbs/ft2

144.00 kg/qm

Maximum range :

1303 nm

2414 km

Range :

1303 nm

2414 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KVau

Type :

Rolls Royce Merlin X

Power rating (max.) :

1129 hp

1145 ps

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

2259 hp

2290 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

5

Armament :

5* MG 7.7mm, 3175kg Bomb.