Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta Aircraft

Atalanta

Production Details

Design Company:

Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd

First Flight:

6 June 1932

A.W.XV Atalanta:

8 - Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Armstrong Whitworth A.W.XV Atalanta

Type:

Four engined transport monoplane

Wing:

Moderately tapered, thick section cantilever wing mounted on top of fuselage. Spars and inner wing ribs made from steel strip, remainder of ribs and most of wing covering of wood

Fuselage:

Well streamlined fuselage of square section with rounded edges. Framework constructed of steel strip formed into channels. Cabin area covered in plywood, while rear of fuselage covered in fabric

Tail Unit:

Cantilever monoplane tail mounted at base of the fin which is faired into the fuselage. Balanced elevators and rudder

Landing Gear:

Fixed undercarriage partially enclosed within the fuselage consisting of two axles hinged on the fuselage centreline and two telescopic struts fixed to the top longerons. Non retractable tail wheel

Power Plant:

Four 340 hp Serval III 10 cylinder radial engines positioned on leading edge of wing

Accommodation:

Two pilots and a radio operator in cockpit. Cabin with accomodation for up to seventeen passengers

Span:

90 ft

Length:

71 ft 6 in

Height:

14 ft

Wing Area:

1,285 sq ft

Empty:

14,832 lb

Max:

21,000 lb

Max Speed:

156 mph at 3,000 ft

Climb:

21.5 min to 9,000 ft

Service Ceiling:

14,200 ft

Range:

640 miles

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