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SR.53
Saunders-Roe · UK
The SR.53 used a rocket engine for extreme climb performance to intercept bombers, and a jet engine for cruising. It was part of a British effort to counter high-altitude threats before surface-to-air missiles became standard.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1952 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,135 km/h |
| Range | N/A (Short Duration Interceptor) |
| Ceiling | 20,420 m |
| Engines | 1x Armstrong Siddeley Viper jet & 1x de Havilland Spectre rocket |
Armament & Payload
2x de Havilland Firestreak air-to-air missiles.