The Handley Page H.P.24 Hyderabad was a twin-engine biplane heavy bomber of all-wooden construction, derived from the W.8 airliner, and the last wooden heavy bomber operated by the Royal Air Force. It replaced the Vickers Vimy and Airco DH.10 Amiens in the night bomber role under Air Ministry Specification 31/22. The prototype, first called the W.8D, made its first flight in October 1923 and proved superior to the rival Vickers Virginia in trials, which led to an order for 15 aircraft. Powered by two Napier Lion engines, it was one of the first large aircraft with Handley Page leading edge slats. It entered service with No. 99 Squadron at RAF Bircham Newton in December 1925, equipped four squadrons including two Special Reserve units, and served as a bomber until 1933.
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The Handley Page H.P.24 Hyderabad was a twin-engine biplane heavy bomber designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Handley Page.
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The Handley Page H.P.24 Hyderabad was a twin-engine biplane heavy bomber designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Handley Page.
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This aircraft performed its maiden flight during October 1923, piloted by Arthur Wilcockson.
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Powerplant: 2 × Napier Lion V or VA W-12 water-cooled piston engine, 500 hp (370 kW) each at 2,250 rpm
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It continued to serve in its capacity as a bomber with the RAF up to 1933, by which point the Hyderabad had been eclipsed by more capable aircraft.
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The Handley Page H.P.24 Hyderabad was a twin-engine biplane heavy bomber designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Handley Page.
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The Handley Page H.P.24 Hyderabad was a twin-engine biplane heavy bomber designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Handley Page.
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The Handley Page H.P.24 Hyderabad was a twin-engine biplane heavy bomber designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Handley Page.
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