Handley Page H.P.46
Handley Page · United Kingdom · first flew 1932 · bomber
A British two-seat, single-engined biplane built to an Air Ministry specification for a carrier-based torpedo bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Two-seat single-engined biplane
- Designed by Gustav Lachmann with high-lift devices
- Large span of about 15 m
A large single-engined biplane with a span of about 15 m.
Specifications
- The Handley Page H.P.46 has a length of 12.45 m (41 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.25 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by Gustav Lachmann, it first flew on 24 October 1932.
Variants
Only one example of the H.P.46 was built.
Where you'll see it
It had an advanced combination of high lift and slow flying controls but was beset by handling problems and made few flights. It was retired on 2 May 1934.
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