Boulton Paul Overstrand Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Boulton Paul Aircraft Ltd, Norwich

First Flight:

1933

P.75 Overstrand:

24 - Boulton Paul

Type Specification

Applies to:

Boulton Paul Overstrand

Type:

Medium bomber

Wing:

Three bay biplane, staggered, and equal span. Outer wing sections slightly swept. Metal structure with fabric covering. Ailerons on upper and lower wings

Fuselage:

Flat sided fuselage mounted on lower wing. Metal structure, covered in fabric and plywood

Tail Unit:

Monoplane type with single fin. Balanced elevators and rudder

Landing Gear:

Two main wheels, each supported on oleo leg with radius rod and axle, mounted under the engines. Tail wheel

Power Plant:

Two 580 hp Bristol Pegasus II.M.3 engines mounted on lower wings

Accommodation:

Usual crew of three. Three gun positions, in nose turret, dorsal and below tail. Enclosed cockpit ahead of wing

Armament:

Lewis guns in all gun positions. Bomb load 1,600 lb

Span:

72 ft

Length:

46 ft

Height:

15 ft 6 in

Wing Area:

980 sq ft

Empty:

7,936 lb

Loaded:

12,000 lb

Max Speed:

153 mph

Initial Climb:

1,100 ft/min

Service Ceiling:

22,500 ft

Range:

545 miles

Preserved in British Museums

Overstrand Reproduction:

Unmarked - Boulton Paul Aircraft Heritage Project, Wolverhampton - Forward Fuselage under construction

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