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Aviation History
1954
1954 - 0458.PDF
PLIGHT, 19 February 1954 aviations . . . long life or short life The Viper turbojet is now being developed in two forms, 'short life' for the Australian Jindivik pilotless target aircraft, and iong life' for the Percival Jet-Provost Trainer for the Royal Air Force. The 'short life' version — the Viper ASV3 — has been type tested and is in production at 1,640 lb. thrust. Development to higher performance is proceeding. The 'long life' engine for training aircraft — the Viper ASV5 — also develops 1,640 lb. thrust, and this highly efficient and simple power unit will have a very long overhaul life. A licence agreement with Avions Marcel Dassault of Paris for the manufacture and development of the Viper is now in operation. ONG SIDDELEY iper TURBOJET ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY MOTORS LIMITED ' PARKSIDE • COVENTRY Members of the Hawker Siddeley Group
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