Defensive armament was minimal; speed and height would be its chief defence with one quad-gun turret in the tail position for any fighter aircraft that did attempt to reach it. The bomber would benefit by climbing to altitude while over Britain, where fighter defences could protect it. Due to the high altitudes that bombing missions would take place at, the crew compartment was pressurised.
Defensive weaponry was limited; speed and altitude would be its primary defenses, featuring one quad-gun turret in the tail position to deter any pursuing fighter aircraft. The bomber would benefit from ascending to high altitudes while over Britain, where air defenses could safeguard it. Due to the high altitudes of bombing missions, the crew compartment was pressurized.