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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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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.