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Nimrod MRA4 (Design Phase)
British Aerospace · UK
1995 saw the finalization of the MRA4 design. It was intended to marry a classic airframe with the wings and engines of an Airbus A340, creating a maritime patrol aircraft with quadruple the range of its predecessor.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 918 km/h |
| Range | 11,119 km |
| Ceiling | 11,000 m |
| Engines | 4x Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
2x internal bays for torpedoes, depth charges, and Harpoon missiles.