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Short Stirling MK IV |
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Specifications: |
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| Powerplant | four 1,650 hp Bristol Hercules XVI 14 cil. sleeve-valve radials |
| Performance | max. speed 280 mph (450 km/h) at 14,500 ft (4420 m); Initial climb (typical) 800 ft (244 m) / min; service ceiling 17,000 ft (5180 m) range 3,000 miles (4828 km) |
| Weights | empty 43,200 lb (19.600 kg); max. load 70,000 lb (31.750 kg). |
| Dimensions | span 99ft 1in (30.2 m); length 87 ft 3in (26.6 m); height 22 ft 9 in (6.93 m); wing area 1,460 sq ft (135.63 sq m) |
| Crew | seven / eight |
| Armament | sole armament tail turret four 0.303 in Brownings |
| This type could cope with one Hamilcar or two Horsas in the assault role, or up to five Hotspurs on a ferry flight. | |
