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Lockheed Vega Ventura


Twin engined medium bomber developed from the Lode star civil transport. Intended as a replacement for the Hudson

Specification

  • 2 x 2,000 Prat & Whitney Double Wasp R-2800-31 air cooled radial engines

Dimensions

  • Wingspan: 65 feet 6 in (19.96m)
  • Length: 52 feet 7 in (16.03m)
  • Height: 14 feet 3 in (4.34m)

Performance, Ceiling and Range

  • Speed: 289 mph (465.08kph) at 16,000 feet (4,876.8m)
  • Cruising Speed: 212 mph (341.17kph) at 11,000 feet (3,352.8m)
  • Ceiling: 24,800 feet (7559m)
  • Range: 925 miles (1,488.6km)

Armament

  • Nose: 2 x .50 + 2 x .303
  • Dorsal: 2 x .303
  • Tunnel: 2 x .303
  • Bombload 2,500 lbs (1,133.75kg)


 
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