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Short Stirling
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Short Stirling

1939 bomber aircraft family

2,383Units built

Overview

The Short Stirling was a British four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War. It has the distinction of being the first four-engined bomber to be introduced into service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the war.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length26.60 m
Wingspan13.16 m
Height6.94 m

Powerplant

Engine modelHercules engine

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Charles E. Brown / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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