Overview
The Bristol Blenheim is a British light bomber designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, which was used extensively in the first two years of the Second World War, with examples still being used as trainers until the end of the war. Development began with the Type 142, a civil airliner, after a challenge from the newspaper proprietor Lord Rothermere to produce the fastest commercial aircraft in Europe. The Type 142 first flew in April 1935, and the Air Ministry ordered a bomber development as the Type 142M for the Royal Air Force (RAF).
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 12.98 m |
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| Wingspan | 17.17 m |
Performance
| Range | 2,352 km |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | Bristol Mercury |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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