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1960
1960 - 1611.PDF
FLIGHT, 2 September 1960 343 Arlatioa Twin Ktunt 3 Twin Pioneer bomb load SCOTTISH AVIATION LTD Prestwick Airport, Ayrshire. Telephone: Prestwick 79888 Twin Ptomer Versions of this outstanding STOL transport are in civil and military service in the latter case with the ability to carry bombs and associated aiming equipment—in many parts of the world. Powerplants are Alvis Leonides or P & W Wasps. The latest version is the Series 3, powered by Leonides 531/8s giving 640 h.p. each, and this is the only aircraft which meets British Group A, C and D and American CAR.4B requirements. An "In the Air" report appeared in Flight for July 1. A special VIP conversion kit is available as an alternative to 16- or 18-seat cabins. SHORT BROTHERS & HARLAND LTD Queen's Island, Belfast. Telephone: Belfast 58444 Canberra Mt,* and U.IO Short & Harland have virtually completed a small batch of Canberra PR.9 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 206s. The company is also modifying B.2s to U.10 drone configuration (see page 336). SCI This is probably the most advanced jet-lift flat riser in existence. Following three years of development, the first successful complete transition from fixed-wing flight to the hover and back was carried out on April 6 this year. The SCI has four Rolls-Royce RB.108 lift engines and a fifth RB.108 for propulsion. A full description appeared in Flight for June 10. SC5 Britannic Design and construction of a prototype of this heavy freighter for RAF Transport Command is now under way at Belfast, and the first flight should take place in 1962. The initial contract for production aircraft, which may number ten and enter service in 1964, is being negotiated. The Britannic 3A will have a gross weight of 218,0001b, and be powered by four Rolls-Royce Tyne RTy.12 turboprops giving 5,730 ch.p. each. It will be able to carry 85,0001b for 1,030 nautical miles at 340 m.p.h. with 20 per cent fuel reserves or, with its maximum fuel load of 81,2001b, a 22,8001b load for 5,490 nautical miles at the same speed, again with reserves. From the outset it should be equipped for automatic landing. Including the rear ramp the hold is 80ft Jong, has a maximum height of 13ft 9in, a floor width of 12ft and a maximum internal diameter of 16ft. Overall cargo space in this fully pressurized section is 10,000 cu ft. A removable floor can form an upper deck in the fuselage forward of the wing and, in certain cases, aft of the wing as well. The maximum number of passengers is 255, and typical freight loads are either two 25-pounder guns, a 1-ton truck and miscellaneous freight or two i-ton trucks, a scout car and miscellaneous palletized equipment. A roller-conveyor system can be fitted to allow the parachuting of heavy equipment through the rear door. Calculated take-off distance to 35ft is 6,900ft and landing distance from 50ft is 4,000ft; endurance is 19.25hr. SC7 Skyvan The SC.7, its manufacturers say, will carry "a ton-and-a-half of almost anything" from any half-mile field or strip. It is the flying equivalent of a 30cwt van, and the main hold is a fuselage container 16ft long and 6ift square inside. Seating accommodation is available for up to 15. With its ton-and-a-half of payload the Skyvan will fly 200 miles at 160 m.p.h.; with a ton the range goes up to 900 miles at about 140 m.pJi. Freight is loaded through the large rear door, which can be opened in flight for supply dropping. Powerplant comprises two supercharged Continental GTS IO-520 piston engines made in Britain. Short SC.5 Britannic Short SC.7
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