Avro

Avro 533 Manchester

Heavy bomber

  • First flight1918
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built3
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
3
Length
37 ft
Wingspan
60 ft
Height
12 ft 6 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
125 mph
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Siddeley Puma 6-cylinder water-cooled in-line piston engines (300 hp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 2 × 0.303 in Lewis Guns at nose and midships positions; Bombs: 880 lb