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H.P.72

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This long-range transport proposal was designed to Specification C15/45.
The high-aspect-ratio multi-spar wing was mounted in the shoulder position with anhedral on the inboard sections. Defensive armament was as provided by a two-gun remotely controlled tail barbette. Powered by four Bristol Hercules 130s of 1,675 hp each. Span 135 ft, length 87 ft 6 in, overload all-up weight 100,000 lb, maximum payload 26,500 lb for 2,000 miles at 255 mph.