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Airco DH.11 Oxford

Military
Airco DH.11 Oxford

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The DH.11 Oxford arrived in 1919 as a three-crew bomber powered by twin engines, cruising at 197.9 km/h with an 18.3-meter wingspan. This substantial British aircraft carried ordnance and personnel across extended ranges, representing post-war bomber development within the early air force era. Its design reflected lessons learned from wartime operations and postwar strategic requirements.

Specifications

Role
Bomber
Crew
3
Engines
2
First flight
1919
Length
13.7 m
Wingspan
18.3 m
Max speed
198 km/h