FAIREY P.4/34
- Two prototypes (K5099 and K7555) of a two-seat dive bomber designed
by Marcel Lobelle to Specification Fairey P.4/34 for the RAF were built,
making their first flights on January 13 and April 19, 1937, respectively.
Power plant was a 1,030 hp Merlin I in the first and a 1,030 hp Merlin
II in the second, and 500 Ib (227 kg) of bombs were carried externally.
The first prototype served at RAE Farnborough and the second became a
prototype for the Fairey Fulmar, later testing the Fairey-Youngman flaps
and four-cannon installation for the Fairey Firefly. The Danish Naval
Workshops (Orlogsvaerftet) obtained a licence for P.4/34 production but
none had been completed by the time of German occupation in 1940.
Max speed, 283 mph
(453 km/h) at 15,000 ft (4,575 m). Gross weight, 8,787 Ib (2,986 kg).
Span, 47ft 4!/2 in (14.44 m). Length, 40ft (12.2m).
