Armstrong Whitworth

AW 41 Albermarle


Variants

  • ST Mk I – 99 aircraft
  • GT Mk I – 69
  • ST Mk II – 99
  • Mk III – Test bed One prototype only using the Rolls-Royce Merlin III
  • Mk IV – Test bed One prototype only using the 1,600 hp (1,190 kW) Wright Double Cyclone.
  • ST Mk V – 49
  • ST Mk VI – 133
  • GT Mk VI – 117
Most Marks were divided into "Series" to distinguish differences in equipment. The ST Mk I Series 1 (eight aircraft) had the four gun turret replaced with hand operated twin-guns under a sliding hood. As a special transport, a loading door was fitted on the starboard side; the rear fuel tank was removed. The 14 ST Mk I Series 2 aircraft were equipped with gear for towing gliders. The Mk II could carry 10 paratroops and the Mk V was essentially the same but with a fuel jettison capability. All production Albemarles were powered by a pair of 1,590 hp (1,186 kW) Bristol Hercules XI radial engines.