Armstrong Whitworth A.W.23 Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd

First Flight:

4 June 1935

A.W.23:

1 - Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Armstrong Whitworth A.W.23

Type:

Twin engined bomber transport

Wing:

Low wing cantilever monoplane with a light alloy box spar with internal bracing of steel tubes. Unstressed metal sheet covering of forward wing, fabric covering aft

Fuselage:

Braced steel tubing covered with fabric

Tail Unit:

Low set tailplane with twin fins and rudders

Landing Gear:

Retractable undercarriage consisting of two independent single wheel units folding upwards and forwards into fairings behind the engines. Non retractable tail wheel

Power Plant:

Two 810 hp Tiger VI with four blade wooden propellers

Accommodation:

Unknown

Armament:

Unknown

Span:

88 ft

Length:

80 ft 9 in

Height:

19 ft 6 in

Wing Area:

1,308 sq ft

Max:

24,100 lb

Max Speed:

175 mph at 6,000 ft

Climb:

19 min to 10,000 ft

Service Ceiling:

20,000 ft

Range:

900 miles

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