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Jet Provost (Design)
Hunting Percival · UK
In 1953, the RAF accepted the design for a jet-powered version of the piston-engine Provost. It allowed pilots to train on jets from day one, significantly shortening the learning curve for high-performance combat aircraft.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 710 km/h |
| Range | 780 km |
| Ceiling | 11,200 m |
| Engines | 1x Armstrong Siddeley Viper turbojet |
Armament & Payload
Provision for 2x 7.62mm machine guns and underwing rockets.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
F-104 Starfighter →
Other
Jet Provost (Design)
Hunting Percival · UK
In 1953, the RAF accepted the design for a jet-powered version of the piston-engine Provost. It allowed pilots to train on jets from day one, significantly shortening the learning curve for high-performance combat aircraft.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 710 km/h |
| Range | 780 km |
| Ceiling | 11,200 m |
| Engines | 1x Armstrong Siddeley Viper turbojet |
Armament & Payload
Provision for 2x 7.62mm machine guns and underwing rockets.