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Handley Page H.P.43

Bomber/transport

Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1962-1975): VNAF landing on USS Midway during Fall of Saigon. USMC O-1s flown from USS Princeton (LPH-5)

  • First flight1932
  • Introduction1950
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built1

History

Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1962-1975): VNAF landing on USS Midway during Fall of Saigon. USMC O-1s flown from USS Princeton (LPH-5)

Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
three-four
Length
23.1 m (75 ft 9 in)
Wingspan
34.8 m (114 ft)
Height
7 ft 4 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Range
1,930 km (1,200 mi)
Service ceiling
18,500 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
3 × Bristol Pegasus IM3 9-cylinder radial (650 hp / 485 kW)
04

Developed from

Developed from
Cessna 170