Vickers Virginia - Variants

Variants

Type 57 Virginia Mk I

Initial prototype for the RAF, powered by two 450 hp (340 kW) Napier Lion piston engines. One prototype only.

Type 96 Virginia Mk I

The first type 57 Virginia prototype was re-engined with two 650 hp (490 kW) Rolls-Royce Condor piston engines. One prototype only.

Type 115 Virginia Mk VIII

The Type 96 Virginia prototype was fitted with a lengthened fuselage, new forward fuselage and gun positions. One prototype only.

Type 129 Virginia Mk VII

The Type 115 Virginia was converted into the Virginia VII prototype. One prototype only.

Type 76 Virginia Mk II

Second Virginia prototype, powered by two Napier lion piston engines, fitted with lengthened nose. One built.

Type 79 Virginia Mk III

Twin-engined heavy night bomber biplane for the RAF, powered by two 468 hp (349 kW) Napier Lion II piston engines, equipped with dual-controls. Six built.

Type 99 Virginia Mk IV

Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. Similar to the Virginia Mk II, but with additional equipment.

Type 100 Virginia Mk V

Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane, equipped with a third (central) rudder in the tail unit. 22 built.

Type 108 Virginia Mk VI

Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. This version introduced revisions in wing folding and rigging. 25 built.

Type 112 Virginia Mk VII

Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. This version had a redesigned nose, lengthened rear fuselage and sweepback wings. 11 built and 38 conversions.

Type 128 Virginia Mk IX

Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. This version introduced automatic slats, wheel breaks and a tail gunner's position. Eight built and 27 conversions.

Type 139 Virginia Mk X

Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. This version incorporated an all-metal structure. 50 built and 53 conversions.