Powered by four Bristol Hercules XVI engines with an output of 1675 Hp, these amazing planes had a maximum speed of 277 miles per hour at 6,000 feet and a cruising speed of 225 miles per hour at 20,000 feet.  The range was 1,770 miles.

The dimensions were also amazing, the wing span being 104 feet 2 inches, length 71 feet 7 inches and height, 20 feet 9 inches.  Empty they weighed 38,332 lb and 65,000 lb when fully laden.

The armament consisted of eight .303 Browning machine guns in the mid-upper and tail turrets with provision for one Vickers K gun in the nose.

I gleaned this information from Dr Bomb-Bay's Homepage. If you haven't already, look this site up.  It has models and information very helpful for Halifax novices like myself.

Links to other great sites ...

www.57rescue.org   RAAF Museum   Halifax Appreciation Homepage