Aircraft WR970 Data
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WR970
Avro 716 Shackleton MR3, c/n Not Found WR970
Latest photo of WR970
Harry Longden
@ EGLF
Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| Model | 716 Shackleton MR3 Search all Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| 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 |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | WR970 |
| Current Status | Destroyed. See comment |
Owner
| Owner | Royal Air Force |
| Address |
, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Admin, 2012-02-01 14:47:47
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
Crashed Foolow, UK 1956-12-07.
http://www.peakdistrictaircrashes.co.uk/pages/peakdistrict/peakdistrictwr970.htm