VICKERS VIRGINIA
- Twin-engined heavy night-bomber developed to meet D of R Type 4A requirement
and produced in conformity with Specification 1/21. Production totalled
124 up to December 1932, all for RAF, in succession of marks up to Mk
X, and in accordance with Specifications 28/23, 12/24, 10/26, 8/27, 13/28
and 5/31. Out of front-line service by early 1938, but several Vickers Virginia
Xs (Vickers Type 268) remained in service at the Home Aircraft Depot's
Parachute Training Flight at RAF Henlow. Powered by a pair of 580 hp Napier
Lion VB engines, the final Vickers Virginia X was retired at Henlow in September
1941.
Max speed, 108 mph (173.8 km/h) at 5,000ft (1,524 m). Gross weight, 17,600
Ib (7,983 kg). Span, 87 ft 8 in (26.72 m). Length, 62ft 23/4 in (18.99
m).
