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FLIGHT '-/ Gugnunc. Forty Years Famous ... H.P.26 Hamilton (W.8 e and f> Two variants of this three-engined airliner, of 1924, were built —the Sabena type (W. 8e) arid the W. 8f, for Imperial Airways. The design was unusual in having a large engine (Eagle) in the nose, and two smaller units (Puma) between the wings. Leading particulars: Span, 75ft 2in; gross weight, 13,000 lb; max. speed 103 m.p.h. H.P.27 Ham'pstead The fitting of three Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar engines gave the Hampstead a distinctly improved performance, when com- pared with its precursors. Completed in October, 1925, for Imperial Airways, it showed a maximum speed of 114 m.p.h. at 10,000ft. The span was 75ft, wing area 1,540 sq ft, and gross weight 14,500 lb. H.P.28 Handcross Late in 1924 appeared an unusually large (span 60ft, gross weight 7,480 lb) single-engined day bomber, powered by a 650 h.p. Rolls-Royce Condor III engine and known as the Hand- cross. The top speed was 117 m.p.h. at sea level. No produc- tion order was placed. HJU6Hamilton (W.8eandf). This twin-Lion transport biplane dates from 1924. Four machines of the type, each accommodating sixteen passengers, were delivered to Imperial Airways. The span was 75ft, gross weight 13,780 lb, and disposable load 5,230 lb. At 10,000ft the top speed was 100 m.p.h. H.P.31 Harrow This deck-landing torpedo-bomber biplane (Napier ' Lion engine) was completed in 1926. In its Mk II form it had a pronounced dihedral angle on the upper wings. Two varieties of automatic slot were tried, one giving lateral stability and control at low speeds, and the other—interconnected with the slotted ailerons—functioning as a lift slot. The span was 44ft. H.P.32 Hamlet The first Handley Page commercial monoplane was the Hamlet, a comparatively small machine which could be fitted with one Bristol Jupiter engine, two Armstrong Siddeley Lynx or three Mongoose. From four to six passengers were provided for, in unusual comfort, with folding tables, electric lighting and other refinements. The twin-Lynx installation gave a top speed of 114 m.p.h. at a loaded weight of 5,000 lb. H.P.34 Hare The single-engined Hare, of 1928, was characterized by the sesquiplane layout of the wings, the rigid interplane bracing, and the peculiar bracing of the split undercarriage, permitting the release of a torpedo or large bomb. The type appeared with a geared Bristol Jupiter and with an Armstrong Siddeley Panther (then known as Jaguar Major). A top speed of 145 m.p.h. was achieved. H.P.2B Hondcross. RP.3I Harrow.
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