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Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 C/N Not Found WR970Discuss this aircraft in forum |
by Harry Longden @ EGLF
| Manufacturer: | Avro |
| Model: | 716 Shackleton MR3 Search all Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| Year built: | 0000 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | Not Found WR970 |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats: | 10 |
| Number of Engines: | 4 |
| Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Rolls-Royce Griffon 57 |
| Registration Number: | WR970 |
| Current Status: | Destroyed. See comment |
| Owner: | Royal Air Force |
| Address: | , United Kingdom |
| Admin, 2012-02-01 09:47:47 | |
| Due to upgrades from MR2, the take-off weight of the RAF's MR.3s had risen by over 30,000 lb (13,600 kg) (Ph. III) and assistance from Armstrong Siddeley Viper Mk.203 turbojets was needed on take-off (JATO).[6] This extra strain took a toll on the airframe, and flight life of the RAF MR.3s was sufficiently reduced that they were outlived by the MR.2s. Crashed Foolow, UK 1956-12-07. http://www.peakdistrictaircrashes.co.uk/pages/peakdistrict/peakdistrictwr970.htm | |