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Variants
P.8 Prototype, Wing
optimized for low-speed flight, and short takeoff and landing (STOL); braced
with two pairs of struts; equipped with trailing edge flaps and leading
edge slats (both automatically operated). Large fixed landing gear with
spats (fairings). Each fairing contained a landing light, a Browning .303
(7.7 mm) machine gun and fittings for a stub wing. Stub wings could be
fitted with bombs, supply containers, or other stores. Rear cockpit had
flexible mounting with a 0.303 (7.7 mm) Lewis machinegun.
(2 built)
Lysander Mk I Initial Production
version, similar to prototype, powered by Bristol Mercury XII engine (116
built)
Lysander Mk II Similar to
Mk I, Powered by Perseus XII engine, (442 built)
Lysander Mk III Similar to
Mk II, Powered by Mercury XX or XXX engines (367 built)
Lysander Mk IIIA Similar to
Mk.III, but twin Colt-Browning 0.303 (7.7 mm) on flexible mounting in rear
cockpit, armoured floor and sides in rear cockpit, and strengthened rear
fuselage, (347 built)
Lysander Mk III (SD) Special
Duties variant of MkIII and Mk IIIa, fitted with 150 gallon fuel tank under
fuselage, ladder on port side of rear cockpit, improved radio equipment,
and rear armament removed. Accommodation for two passengers.
Lysander Mk IIIA (SD) Special
Duties variant of Mk IIIa, fitted with 150 gallon fuel tank under fuselage,
ladder on port side of rear cockpit, improved radio equipment, and rear
armament removed. Accommodation for two passengers.
Lysander TT.Mk IIIA Target
tug variant, no armament (100 built)
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