The O/400 was the next step in improving upon the HP O/100 design. Two fuel tanks were moved from the engine nacelles into the fuselage, and a medium-size fuel tank was mounted above these two tanks in the upper section of the fuselage. Hollow spars were mounted in the wings; the undercarriage was fitted with towing lugs; and radiator shutters were now fitted at the factory. The engines were now covered with armour plating. The differential thrust of the two engines was compensated by the central tail fin. The fitting of the new Eagle VIII engines made it possible to increase the maximum bomb load. Besides Handley Page, this bomber was also manufactured by the Royal Aircraft Factory, Boulton and Paul, Metropolitan Carriage Wagon, and Birmingham Carriage Co. By the end of the war, 554 planes had been built in England.

The first mention of this plane in frontline use is dated September 1917. These planes were used to bomb railway stations, supply depots, factories and ports at night. Pilots mentioned that the plane handled nicely and was easy to handle on takeoff; however, they noted that the controls were a little stiff and felt slightly delayed.Planes of this type participated in combat on the Western and Palestinian fronts.

References:

1) Trial Report M219, July 1918.
2) Handley Page O/400, CA Owers, vol. 1 and 2.
3) Handley Page O/400 Specification.
4) Aviation Enthusiast Magazine. Viewed from the Cockpit, page 81.

Bomber

Handley Page 0-400

Manufacturer: Handley Page / Britain / 1917
Number Built: 554

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Specifications

Engines

2 х inline 12 cyl. Eagle VIII

Power (h.p.):

360

Height (mm):

6700

Length (mm):

18930

Wing span (mm):

30480

Wing surface (sq.m.):

153.1

Empty weight (kg):

3774

Crew (kg):

320

Takeoff without bombload (kg):

5265

Takeoff with 16x112 lb bombs (kg):

6078

Fuel capacity (l):

1291

Oil capacity (l):

136

Climb speed,
full fuel load,
without bombload

1000 m —	7 min. 42 sec.
2000 m —	18 min. 54 sec.
3000 m —	43 min. 14 sec.

Climb speed,
full fuel load,
16x122 lb bombload

1000 m—	13 min. 51 sec.
2000 m—	47 min. 54 sec.

Speed,
full fuel load,
w/o bombload(IAS: km/h)

sea level —	156.3
1000 m —	146.3
2000 m —	135.2
3000 m —	121.3

Endurance
(h.,min.) at 1000m

with bombs —	8 h.
w/o bombs —	9 h. 26 min.

Armament

x2522 7,69mm rounds in total

Nose position

2 х Lewis 7.69mm, 12 drums with 97 rounds each

Tail upper position

2 х Lewis 7.69mm, 7 drums with 97 rounds each

Belly position:

1 х Lewis 7.69mm, 7 drums with 97 rounds each

Bomb load variations

16 x 112lb (813kg)

8 x 112lb (406kg)

8 x 250lb (908kg)

4 x 250lb (454kg)

1 x 1650lb (749kg)

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