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Blohm und Voss Bv 142.
Type: Bomber/Transport Origin: Blohm und Voss, Abt. Flugzeugbau Models: V1 to V4 Production: 4 Prototypes First Flight: 1938 Powerplant: Model: BMW 132H Type: 9-cylinder radials Number: Four Horsepower: 880 hp Dimensions: Wing span: 29.53m (96 ft. 10.75 in.) Wing Surface Area: 1.399.35 Sq. Ft. (130m²) Length: 20.45m (67 ft. 1.25 in.) Height: 4.44m (14 ft. 6.75 in.) Weights: Empty: 11,080kg (24,427 lbs.) Loaded: 16,560kg (36,508 lbs.) |
Performance: (D Model) Maximum Speed (At Sea Level): 232 mph (375 kph) Cruise Speed: 202 mph (325 kph) Range (No bombs): 3900km (2,423 miles) Initial Climb: N/A Endurance: N/A Service Ceiling: 29,525 ft. (9000m) Armament: One 7.92mm MG 15 machine gun in nose. One 7.92mm MG 15 machine gun in ventral position. One 7.92mm MG 15 machine gun in each beam position. One 7.92mm MG 15 machine gun in powered dorsal turret. Payload: Bombload of four 220lb. or eight 110 lb. bombs in former mail compartment. |
It possessed the characteristic three-part wing. The central main wing was strengthened by a typical Blohm & Voss cross-girder, which consisted of a large-diameter pipe. This transverse tube also contained the fuel, inside five inner divisions. The center wing was metal-covered, while the outer wings were fabric-covered. There were six hydraulically-operated flaps in the mid-wing. The fuselage was of metal and had an approximately circular cross-section.

Blohm und Voss Bv 142.
Only four prototypes (V1, V2, V3, and V4) were built. These aircraft were tested by Lufthansa and used in the postal service. However, the outbreak of World War II prevented further development of the civilian project.

Blohm und Voss Bv 142V1.

Blohm und Voss Bv 142.

Blohm & Voss BV 142 V2-U1 coded PC+BC WNr 219.
[Source: Javier Dopico Collection]
Sources:
Gunston, Bill & Wood, Tony - Hitler's Luftwaffe
Wikipedia - Blohm und Voss Bv 142
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