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Short Sperrin

Heavy bomber

  • First flight1951
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built2
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
5 (pilot, co-pilot, bombardier, navigator and radio operator)
Length
102 ft 3 in
Wingspan
109 ft
Height
28 ft 6 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
564 mph
Service ceiling
45,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
4 × Rolls-Royce Avon turbojets (6,500 lbf / kN)
04

Armament

Armament
Bombs: Bomb bay with capacity for 20000 lb bombs