Medium bomber, used during the first part of WWII. It was a remarkable design with a short fuselage and a big tail boom, carrying twin tail fins. The Hampden was nicknamed 'Flying Suitcase'. It had good flying characteristics, but cramped crew accommodation and totally inadequate defensive armament. Heavy losses were suffered on day bomber missions. The Hampden was abandoned by bomber Command in 1942. Some were then converted to torpedo bombers.