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Wings Over The Pacific

BAe Hawker Siddley Nimrod MR1

The Nimrod MR.1 has an airframe which is based on the de Havilland Comet 4C. It's primary mission is one of anti-submarine, anti-shipping warfare and surveillance. Two of the engines can be shut down for extended endurance. The first two prototypes flew in May of 1967.

Specifications;

Engines; (four) 54 kN (12,140 lbs. st) Rolls-Royce RB. 168-20 Spey Mk 250 turbofans, Wing Span; 35 m. (114' 10"), Length 38.63 m. (126' 9") Maximum take-off weight; 87,090 kg. (192,000 lbs.), Maximum Speed; 880 km/h (547 mph.), Endurance 12 hours.