Boulton Paul

Boulton Paul Sidestrand

Heavy bomber

  • First flight1926
  • Introduction1928
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built20
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
three or four (pilot, two gunners and optional navigator/co-pilot)
Length
46 ft
Wingspan
71 ft 11 in
Height
14 ft 9+1/2 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
139 mph
Range
520 mi
Service ceiling
20,800 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Bristol Jupiter VIIIF 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engines (460 hp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 2 ×.303 in (7.7 mm) Lewis guns. One in nose, other in either dorsal and ventral gun positions; Bombs: 1,040 lb (473 kg) total