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1951
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(fi Blackburn and Gtnttai Aircraft G.A.L.60 4— British Aircraft, 1951 — MILITARY Avro Canada CF-100 A TWIN-JET long-range, all-weather fighter of exceptional quality, the CF-ioo, with its power plant, the Orenda turbojet, is being prepared for quantity production for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Per- formance and armament data are secret, but the range is claimed by the makers to be sufficient to allow a non-stop Atlantic crossing with ease, and it has been unoffi- cially stated that a battery of four 30 mm guns comprises the primary armament Reference to "special" weapons hes lately been made. Rate of climb and manoeuvrability at height are reported to be outstandingly good. Its short take-off run, and speciil equipment and facilities, render the CF-100 particularly suitable for Arctic warfare. Blackburn and General Aircraft G.A.L.60 SINCE its first public appearance a year ago the G.A.L.60 military transport (four Bristol Hercules engines) has rendered a highly promising account of itself on makers trials and in demonstrations for the military authorities. During the year a notable improvement was made by the installation of a bogie main undercarriage. It was lately revealed in the House of Commons that the G.A.L.60 "sailed gently" into Watchfield (a small grass field) with its load of military equipment, landed in 300 yd, unloaded and returned to its base; other established types of military transport did not attempt a similar performance. It may be noted that the G.A.L.60 is the first British transport designed for the airborne supply role, and has proved itself capable of dropping guns and vehicles with the utmost ease. The nosewheel undercarriage allows the floor to remain more or less level under all con- ditions. Blackburn and General Aircraft Y.B.1 A COMPACT and ingeniously designed deck-landing anti-submarine aircraft, the Y.B.I is powered with an Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba turboprop. Since its appearance in the S.B.A.C. Display last year the span has been increased with, it is understood, appreci- able benefit to the endurance and take-off. Avro Canada CF-100, Blackburn and General Aircr Boulton Paul Balliol QUANTITY production of the Balliol T.2 advanced trainer (Rolls-Royce Merlin 35) is already well under way at the Boulton Paul factorv. It was announced during April that a development of this type, designated Sea Balliol T.21, has been ordered for the Royal Navy. This deck- landing version incorporates an arrester hook, an airscrew of smaller diameter, new undercarriage units and various alterations in equipment and instrumentation. The control characteristics of the Balliol at low approach speeds are claimed to render it particularly suitable for deck-landing instruction and practice, while the air brakes permit its employment for training in low-level bombing attacks. The struc- ture of the Balliol and Sea Balliol is built in easily transportable units, and robustness and ease of maintenance were given special consideration at the design stage. Commonwealth CA-22 OUTWARDLY resembling British machines designed for similar duties, this Australian-designed-and-built trainer is intended for the new Cicada engine. Boulton Paul Sea Balliol T.21 1
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