Shanxi Aircraft Ltd. SH-15
Medium Bomber
The development of SH-15 goes back to a tender of the chinese army weapons office in 1936.
The flight tests showed the usefulness of the aircraft for military use as a medium bomber.
This aircraft is also for the export market available.
General characteristics
Engine:
2x 1,700hp R-2600-9-2 radial pistons (E.W.I.L.)
Speed / ceiling / range:
Maximum speed: 520 km/h
Cruise Speed: 410 km/h
Range: 3,200 km
Service ceiling: 9,500 m
Dimensions:
Length: 17.60 m (57 ft 9 in)
Wingspan: 22.5 m (73 ft 9¾ in)
Height: 6.10 m (20 ft 0 in)
Wing area: 63 m² (673.15 ft²)
Gross weight: 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) each
Armament:
3 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine guns in a dorsal turret, ventral position and starboard wing root
2 × 7.7 mm (0.303 in) machine guns from lateral fuselage hatches
Bombload:
6 × 250 kg bombs
Crew:
4 men
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