Armstrong Whitworth

Armstrong Whitworth Atlas

Reconnaissance bomber

  • First flight1925
  • Introduction1927
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built478
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
28 ft 6+1/2 in
Wingspan
39 ft 6+1/2 in
Height
10 ft 6 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
142 mph
Range
400 mi
Service ceiling
16,800 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IVC 14-cylinder two-row air-cooled radial engine (450 hp / kW)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 1 × forward firing.303 in (7.7 mm) Vickers machine gun and 1 ×.303 in (7.7 mm) Lewis Gun on Scarff ring in rear cockpit; Bombs: Up to 4 × 112 lb (51 kg) bombs under wings