Fairey Hendon
Fairey Aviation · UK · first flew 1930 · bomber
The Fairey Hendon was a British night heavy bomber and one of the RAF's first cantilever low-wing monoplane bombers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 18.67 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever low-wing heavy bomber monoplane
- Twin engines with twin-fin tail
- Fixed spatted undercarriage
A thick cantilever low wing, twin engines, twin fins, and fixed trousered gear mark this early monoplane bomber.
Specifications
- The Fairey Hendon has a length of 18.67 m (61 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 30.48 m (100 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 251 km/h (156 mph).
- Typical crew: 7.
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History
The prototype first flew in November 1930, though development was protracted and only a small production batch eventually followed.
Variants
Produced only in tiny numbers as the Hendon Mk II night bomber.
Where you'll see it
Equipped a single RAF squadron in the mid-1930s; a British type quickly overtaken by newer designs.
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