Bristol Brigand TF Mk I
Torpedo - Bomber
Bristol
Bristol 164 Brigand TF Mk I - The Bristol Brigand was designed by a team led by C W Tinson to serve in the role of a replacement for the Beaufighter torpedo-bomber, to the requirements of Specification H.7/42. Four prototypes were ordered in April 1943, to use basically the same wings and tail unit as the Type 163 Bristol Buckingham, with a new fuselage carrying AI Mk VIII radar and four 20-mm cannon in the nose and one 0.303-in dorsal gun, with a torpedo slung beneath. Prototype first flown December 4, 1944, with 2,400 hp Centaurus VIII; production deliveries and RAF service post-war.
Crew |
3 |
Dimensions |
Wing span |
22.05 (72 ft 4 in) |
Wing area |
66.70 m² (718 ft²) |
Length |
14.14 m (46 ft 5 in) |
Height |
5.33 m (17 ft 6 in) |
Powerplant |
2 x PE Centaurus VIII |
2,400 hp (1,800 kW) |
Weight |
Empty weight |
11,611 kg (25,600 lb) |
Maximum takeoff weight |
17,706 kg (39,000 lb) |
Performance |
Maximum speed |
579 km/h (360 mph) |
Service ceiling, m |
7,925 m (26,000 ft) |
Range |
3,220 km (2,000 mi) |
Range with fuel tanks |
4,510 km (2,800 mi) |
Armament |
4× 20 mm Hispano Mk.5 |
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Bomb load (external): |
907 kg (2000 lb) |
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