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Britannia

Bristol · UK

While primarily a civil airliner, the Britannia served extensively as a military transport (C.1 and C.2). It was one of the first successful turboprop designs, offering a much quieter and smoother ride than piston engines.

Technical Specifications
First Flight 1952
Max Speed 639 km/h
Range 7,129 km
Ceiling 7,300 m
Engines 4x Bristol Proteus 765 turboprops
Armament & Payload

None.

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Cargo

Britannia

Bristol · UK

While primarily a civil airliner, the Britannia served extensively as a military transport (C.1 and C.2). It was one of the first successful turboprop designs, offering a much quieter and smoother ride than piston engines.

Technical Specifications
First Flight 1952
Max Speed 639 km/h
Range 7,129 km
Ceiling 7,300 m
Engines 4x Bristol Proteus 765 turboprops
Armament & Payload

None.