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Westland Lysander
Originally designed as an army co-operation aircraft, the "Lizzie" came into it's own once war started. The first He 111 to be shot down over BEF territory fell victim to a Lysander's modest armament in Novermber, 1939.
The Lysander quickly developed into a capable multi-role aircraft that was soon involved with close-air support, air/sea rescue and precision supply-drops. The Lysander IIISCW was designed with an extra fuel tank and a boarding ladder to give access to the lofty cockpit. This variant was used to deliver and extract agents from behind enemy lines.
Type: Two-Seat army co-operation and multi-role aircraft
Engine:
Engine:1
Bristol Mercury XX or XXX 9-Cylinder air cooled radial
870 hp
Dimensions:
Wing span: 50 ft. (15.24m)
Length: 30 ft. 6 in. (9.29m)
Height: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.50m)
Weight:
5,833 lb. (2645 kg)
Performance:
Maximum Speed: 190 mph (306 km/h)
Ceiling : 26,000 ft. (7925m)
Range: 1400 miles (2253 km)
Armament:
Lysander IIIA:
One .303 in. Browning mounted above each wheel spat (outside of propeller disc.
Ammunition: 500 rounds per gun.
Two .303 in. Browning manually aimed from rear cockpit.
