About This Aircraft
The Airspeed Oxford was a twin-engine, low-wing cantilever monoplane used extensively for training British Commonwealth aircrews during WWII in roles like navigation, radio operation, bombing, and gunnery. Derived from the AS.6 Envoy, it was the RAF's first twin-engine monoplane advanced trainer.
Specifications
Engine: Two 350 hp Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah X radial engines | Wingspan: 53 ft 4 in (16.25 m) | Length: 34 ft 6 in (10.5 m) | Height: 11 ft 1 in (3.38 m) | Max Takeoff Weight: 7,600 lb (3,450 kg) | Max Speed: 182 mph (291 km/h) at 8,300 ft | Endurance: 5.5 hours | Service Ceiling: 19,200 ft (5,850 m) | Armament: Optional 1 x.303 in Vickers K machine gun in dorsal turret; 16 x 11.5 lb practice bombs