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Handley Page H.P.42 & H.P.45
The Handley Page H.P.42 and H.P.45 were four-engine biplane airliners, based in Radlett, Hertfordshire.
They held the distinction of being the largest airliner in regular use in the world upon the type’s introduction in 1931.
4 of each model were built.
Specifications
Crew
4
Capacity
24 passengers
Length
92 ft 2 in (28.09 m)
Wingspan
130 ft (40 m)
Height
27 ft (8.2 m)
Wing area
2,989 sq ft (277.7 m2)
Airfoil
RAF 28
Empty weight
17,740 lb (8,047 kg)
Max take-off weight
28,000 lb (12,701 kg)
Powerplant
4 × Bristol Jupiter XIF 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines, 490 hp (370 kW) each
Propellers
4-bladed fixed-pitch propellers
Performance
Maximum speed
120 mph (190 km/h, 100 kn)
Cruise speed
100 mph (160 km/h, 87 kn)
Range
500 mi (800 km, 430 nmi)
Rate of climb
790 ft/min (4.0 m/s).
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