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Aviation History
1955
1955 - 1406.PDF
518 FLIGHT, 23 September I955 A large single fin is the Herald's hallmark. On the ground, the aircraft sits low on its Electro - Hydraulics undercarriage. "Flight" photographs BRITISH BRANCHLINER FOUR salient features are attributed tothe Herald "branchliner" by itsmakers, Handley Page, Ltd.: modern- ity, simplicity, robustness and efficiency.The aircraft was designed to operate on short and medium stages in all parts ofthe world, particular attention being paid to the requirements of airlines servingrelatively undeveloped regions. The fuselage, which is moderately pres-surized to give a cabin altitude of 6,500ft at a cruising height of 15,000ft, is capableof carrying 44 passengers, five tons of freight, or varying combinations of pas-sengers and cargo. Power units are four 870 h.p. Alvis Leonides Majors, drivinglift de Havilland airscrews and giving a cruising speed of 200 m.pJi. on 50 per centpower. The high-wing arrangement was The Herald's cockpit (above left) is designed for two-crew operation; B.O.A.C. and B.E.A. advised on layout. The pressurized cabin (lower left) will accommodate up to 44 forward- or aft-facing seats. The Alvis Leonides Major 870 h.p. radials have petal-type cowlings (right).
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