Handley Page Hanley
Handley Page · United Kingdom · first flew 1922 · bomber
The Handley Page Hanley was a British torpedo bomber aircraft of the 1920s, a single-engine, single-seat biplane intended to operate from the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined single-seat biplane
- Napier Lion IIB engine in the nose
- Carries one 18 in torpedo
A biplane powered by a Napier Lion IIB engine and carrying one 18 in (457 mm) torpedo.
Specifications
- The Handley Page Hanley has a length of 10.16 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 187 km/h (116 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 3 January 1922.
Variants
Three prototypes were built. The Handley Page Hendon was a variant of the type.
Where you'll see it
It was not successful, and only three aircraft were built.
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