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1948
1948 - 1412.PDF
266 FLIGHT SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1948 TEN WITH TURBINES An ethereal study of the first A.W. 52 flying-wing research aircraft. This particular machine is fitted with Rolls- Royce Nenes, but the second has Derwents. Powered with a de Havilland Ghost turbojet in place of the standard Goblin, this long-span Vampire is the actual aircraft which, flown by Mr. John Cunningham, reached the world's record height of 59,492ft. Its somewhat austere appearance is due to the absence of paint, each pound of which was found to be worth 2ft of height. Standard pro- duction Vampires have the D H. Goblin turbojet, delivering 3,000 —3,500 Ib static thrust. The Rolls-Royce Nene is also fitted. Excelling even the Mark 4 Meteor in rate of climb (and, possibly, in speed also, since . a higher Mach Number might be permitted by the longer nose) the Gloster Meteor T.7 jet trainer is seen over the verdant Gloucestershire coun- tryside. Except for the fuselage nose section the T.7 is similar to the fighter, and is similarly powered by Rolls Royce Derwent 5s.
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