Vickers Valentia

The Valentia was a development of the earlier Victoria troop-carrier, differing by having two 484kW Bristol Pegasus II.L3 or II.M3 engines (the latter for use in India) and an improved landing gear. Accommodation was for a crew of two and 22 troops; lockers were used for equipment and rifle-racks and stretcher supports were provided. Bomb racks could also be fitted if required. Twenty-eight were built as new and 54 Victorias were brought up to this standard.

Engines: 2 x Bristol II M3 Pegasus radials, 464kW / 626 hp
Wingspan: 26.62 m / 87 ft 4 in
Length: 18.14 m / 50 ft 6 in
Height: 5.41 m / 17 ft 9 in
Wing area: 2178 sq.ft / 202.34 sq.m
Max take-off weight: 8845 kg / 19500 lb
Empty weight: 4964 kg / 10944 lb
Wing load: 9.02 lb/sq.ft / 44.0 kg/sq.m
Max. speed: 104 kts / 193 km/h / 120 mph
Service ceiling: 4955 m / 16250 ft
Range: 695 nm / 1287 km / 800 miles
Crew: 2
Bombload: 1000kg