About This Aircraft
The Handley Page Hastings was a British long-range military transport aircraft used by the Royal Air Force. It served extensively from the late 1940s through the 1960s, notably during the Berlin Airlift. The C.1A was an early production variant. TG528 served with various squadrons and units.
Specifications
Engine: Four Bristol Hercules 106 radial engines, 1,675 hp each | Wingspan: 113 ft (34.44 m) | Length: 81 ft 8 in (24.89 m) | Height: 22 ft 6 in (6.86 m) | Max Takeoff Weight: 80,000 lb (36,287 kg) | Max Speed: 348 mph (560 km/h) at 23,800 ft | Range: 1,690 miles (2,720 km) with max payload | Service Ceiling: 26,500 ft (8,077 m) | Capacity: Up to 50 troops or 20,000 lb (9,072 kg) of cargo.