10 years of design and development generated the adoption of this Fairey Gannet, an extremely effective three-man aircraft built around a most uncommon engine. The Armstrong-Siddeley Double Mamba coupled turboprop motor boasted two separate energy sections driving separate propellers.Additionally. Fully armed with torpedoes, depth fees or rockets the plane had a maximum rate of 311 mph and a 662 nautical mile range. Completely a decade following the initial specification, the Fairey Gannet reached the active fleet, operating with HMS Illustrious, HMS Ark Royal and HMS Eagle. In the course of time, 255 for the up-rated variation (Gannet AS Mk4) satisfied the Fleet Air Arms� need to replace aging Fireflies and Avengers. Wing Span: 54ft. 4in. Length: 43ft. Height: 13ft. 8.5in. Weight: Empty 15,069 lbs., Max Takeoff 21,600 lbs. Maximum Speed: 310 miles per hour roof: 25,000 ft. Number: 943 kilometers
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