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Lockheed Hudson
Lockhead Hudson.jpg
No. 48 RAF Squadron Hudson in early 1942
Lockhead Hudson A16-112 at Point Cook.jpg.jpg
A16-112 at Point Cook 2008
History
Role bomber, transport, reconnaissance, maritime patrols
Designer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson
Manufacturer Lockheed
Produced 1938 - 1943
Number built 2,941
Primary users RAF; RCAF; RAAF; USAAF


Remarks

General characteristics

  • Crew: Five
  • Length: 13.51 m
  • Wingspan: 19.96 m
  • Height: 3.61 m
  • Empty weight: 5,275 kg
  • Max takeoff weight: 7,938 kg
  • Powerplant: 2 x Wright ( cylinder radial engines 1,100hp each
  • Maximum speed: 396 km/h at 2,000 m
  • Range: 3,150 km
  • Service ceiling: 7,600 m
  • Armament
  • Guns: 2 x .303 in Browning machine guns in dorsal turret, 2 x .303 in Browning machine guns in nose
  • Bombs: 640 kg - bombs or depth charges

Crew members

No. 1 Operational Training Unit RAAF

Ground Crew

No. 13 Squadron RAAF