Bristol Britannia
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− | The '''Bristol Britannia''' is a turboprop aircraft in [[av8]]. [[image:britstat. | + | The '''Bristol Britannia''' is a turboprop aircraft in [[av8]]. [[image:britstat.png|right]] |
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− | Built for trans- | + | Built for trans-Atlantic service, and one of the largest propeller-driven airliners of all time. The Britannia was soon eclipsed by jet airliners such as the 707, and relatively few were built. However, they were still quite speedy, and were well liked by passengers. |
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Britannia Wikipedia article] | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Britannia Wikipedia article] |
Latest revision as of 03:20, 30 July 2011
The Bristol Britannia is a turboprop aircraft in av8.[edit] Stats
Introduction | 1956 |
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Withdrawal | 1987 |
Aircraft Type | Small |
Cruising Speed | 352mph |
Capacity | 99 pax & 30 mail, or 100 crates of goods |
[edit] Information
Built for trans-Atlantic service, and one of the largest propeller-driven airliners of all time. The Britannia was soon eclipsed by jet airliners such as the 707, and relatively few were built. However, they were still quite speedy, and were well liked by passengers.