Fairey Battle - Variants

Variants

Fairey Day Bomber

Prototype (K4303).

Battle Mk I

Three-seat light bomber version. This was the first production version, which was powered by a 1,030 hp (770 kW) Rolls-Royce Merlin I inline piston engine.

Battle Mk II

Three-seat light bomber version. Powered by a 1,030 hp (770 kW) Rolls-Royce Merlin II inline piston engine.

Battle Mk V

Three-seat light bomber version. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin V inline piston engine.

Battle T

After May 1940, a number of Battle Mk Is, IIs and Vs were converted into training aircraft.

Battle IT

After May 1940, a number of Battle Mk Is, IIs and Vs were converted into training aircraft with a turret installed in the rear.

Battle IIT

In October 1940, a sole RCAF Battle Mk I was converted into a prototype for a future series, powered by a 840 hp Wright Cyclone R-1820-G38. The Battle IIT was conceived as a stopgap conversion in the likelihood that supplies of RR Merlins were unavailable.

Battle TT

After May 1940, a number of Battle Mk Is, IIs and Vs were converted into target tug aircraft; 100 built.

Battle TT.Mk I

Target tug version. This was the last production version; 226 built.