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P 163

Blohm & Voss · Bomber · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

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The Blohm & Voss P 163 was a design project for an unconventional bomber during World War II. Constructed mainly from steel, its crew were accommodated in large wingtip nacelles, giving it a triple-fuselage appearance. Its propeller drive system was also unusual, with the central fuselage containing twin engines coupled to a front-mounted contra-prop.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Blohm & Voss
Status
Design proposal
Engine
1× 24-cyl. liquid-cooled twin inline piston engine
Thrust / Power
2,833 kW
Length (ft)
50
Wingspan (ft)
68
Empty Weight (lb)
20723
MTOW (lb)
33510
Service Ceiling (ft)
32808
Range (mi)
1553
Max Speed (mph)
317
Armament
Guns: multiple MG 151 installations; Bombs: 2,000 kg