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Handley Page "Halifax" Bomber

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The Halifax was a four-engine Heavy Bomber designed by Handley Page. Its main role was to carry out bombing missions against axis powers but it was also used to tow glider aircrafts. Apart from the RAF (Royal Air Force) many countries' air forces used it such as France, Poland, Canada or Australia.

Controls:
AG1+Trim down - Bomb bay doors
AG1 - activate Bombs
AG2 - Top Turret
AG2+Roll - Top Turret horizontal rotation
AG2+Pitch - Top Turret vertical rotation
AG3 - Rear Turret
AG3+Roll - Rear Turret horizontal rotation
AG3+Pitch - Rear Turret vertical rotation
AG7 - Autopilot
AG8 - Wing and engine control ON/OFF
CAM1 - Top Turret gunner view
CAM2 - Rear Turret gunner view
CAM3 - Bomb bay view

Advice for use: If you want to use the turrets, turn AG7 ON and AG8 OFF, then turn the turret you want to use ON (AG2 or AG3) and turn mouse joystick control ON, then switch to CAM1 or CAM2, now you are free to shoot!

Have fun!

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s) +14 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 98.8ft (30.1m)
  • Length 80.3ft (24.5m)
  • Height 17.1ft (5.2m)
  • Empty Weight 37,253lbs (16,898kg)
  • Loaded Weight 75,370lbs (34,187kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.079
  • Wing Loading 35.6lbs/ft2 (174.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,115.1ft2 (196.5m2)
  • Drag Points 18898

Parts

  • Number of Parts 199
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 1,081