Handley Page H.P.31 Harrow
Handley Page · United Kingdom · first flew 1926 · bomber
The Handley Page H.P.31 Harrow was a two-seat single-engined biplane built to a British specification for a carrier-based torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.62 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat single-engined biplane
- Napier Lion W-12 engine in the nose
- Fitted with automatic slots on the wings
A biplane with a 530 hp Napier Lion XIA engine and a single forward-firing Vickers gun.
Specifications
- The Handley Page H.P.31 Harrow has a length of 10.62 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 202 km/h (126 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 24 April 1926. After trials the Blackburn Ripon was preferred, though the Harrow played a significant role in the development of automatic slots.
Variants
Two were built, and the first prototype was shown in 1927 with a new cowling.
Where you'll see it
Both aircraft were retired by 1928, and the type did not enter production.
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