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Nimrod MR1
Hawker Siddeley · UK
Based on the Comet airliner, the Nimrod replaced the propeller-driven Shackleton. It was used for anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue, featuring a massive internal weapons bay and a distinct "double-bubble" fuselage.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 925 km/h |
| Range | 9,262 km |
| Ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Engines | 4x Rolls-Royce Spey RB.168-20 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Up to 9,000 kg of torpedoes, depth charges, and Harpoon missiles.