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1047: 959: 558:, the FD2's engine manufacturer, also dismissed the attempt, claiming that the air intakes were unsuitable for speeds around Mach 1.5, and that the Avon engine would disintegrate at such speeds, despite an absence of any practical data to support this assertion. In spite of this opposition, Fairey sought to continue, and were given permission to proceed. The Ministry provided no financial support, having opted instead to loan the aircraft itself to Fairey and to charge the firm for its use of RAE assets. Fairey also had to finance its own insurance. Regardless, Fairey chose to continue with the record attempt. 335: 857:

upwards giving a noticeable bulge on the wing upper surface. No attempt was made to fit variable intakes. At high throttle settings, considerable suction into the inlets was generated; in the event of a sudden down-throttle motion by the pilot would result in air "spilling" out of the intakes, which was a concern because it could flow above the wing and disrupt the vortex. Small lips were added to the intakes to help prevent this, but this proved to cause intake buzzing. Changes to the ducts, assisted by Rolls-Royce, addressed this issue.

808:. Although high-speed performance appeared to be predictable, a dedicated testbed aircraft was desired, especially for drag measurements. As early as 1958, the RAE and Fairey began discussions about converting one of the Delta 2 prototypes to support the ogee wing. Fairey proposed stretching the fuselage a further three feet to better match the long planform, with the wing extending out onto the drooping nose. However, calculations showed that this extension was not great enough to counter the forward moving 687:, which called for a two-seat fighter equipped with radar and missiles with suitable performance to achieve an altitude of 60,000 feet (18,000 m) and Mach 2 within six minutes of taking off; while the company thought that their design would be fully capable of meeting the specified requirements, it was believed that the complete weapon system would not be fully developed until 1962. Thus, Fairey proposed that a simpler interim aircraft, if selected, could be available by 1960 or potentially earlier. 562: 1039: 870: 1015: 861:

levels of performance; however, speeds of Mach 1.6 were attained during its test flights. In total, the BAC 221 featured a new wing, engine inlet configuration, a Rolls-Royce Avon RA.28, modified vertical stabilizer and a lengthened undercarriage to mimic Concorde's attitude on the ground. It first flew on 1 May 1964. The sole 221 was used for varied flight testing from 1964 until 1973, after which it was placed on public display.

331:. In February 1949, it was suggested that Fairey examine the prospects for a single-engine transonic aircraft as an alternative; by the end of the year, the company had produced their new project, out of which the Fairey Delta 2 (FD2) would directly originate. Accordingly, the Ministry issued Air Ministry Specification ER.103 for the project, ordering that a pair of prototype aircraft be produced. 471: 602:, raising it to 1,132 mph (1,811 km/h) or Mach 1.73. This achievement exceeded the prior recorded airspeed record by 310 mph, or 37 per cent; never before had the record ever been raised by such a margin. The achievement had also made the Fairey Delta 2 the first jet aircraft to exceed 1,000 mph (1,600 km/h) in level flight. 763:, Fairey joined forces with Rolls-Royce and Dassault in a collaborative effort to produce a delta wing aircraft capable of reaching Mach 2 to meet the German demand for fighter aircraft. The proposal would have seen Dassault produce the wings, Fairey manufacture the fuselage, and Rolls-Royce provide the engine, which was intended to be a 789:

increases lift by an amount known as vortex lift. The wing root chord should be as long as possible, and highly swept where it meets the forward fuselage. Continued studies of this basic concept led to the ogee layout and it eventually became apparent that a series of full-scale flight tests would be necessary for its validation.

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or ogival delta design. This design aimed to improve both supersonic wave drag with high leading-edge sweep and low thickness/chord ratio at the root, and low-speed lift through flow separation at the leading edge which creates a rolled up vortex on top of the wing. The added suction under the vortex

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for calibration purposes were also conducted by the RAF. Operational demands on both the pilot and ground crews were severe and many runs were attempted but failed to qualify on one technicality or another. On the final day available, the first run also failed; the second and last run that day became

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News of the new airspeed record quickly spread and had a prompt impact upon the international aeronautics industry, typical reactions being shock and near-disbelief. According to Wood, consequences included in-depth studies of the FD2 airframe by the United States and the major reshaping of military

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The Delta 2 has a relatively small cockpit for the pilot which left little room for the installation of additional equipment. The Delta was the first British aircraft to fly using all-powered controls. These controls, designed and produced by Fairey, were fully duplicated. The flight control system

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since the testing schedule did not yet require its use at that time. According to Wood, many members of the development team recognised that the FD2 possessed huge speed potential, beyond any other British-built aircraft in existence of that time. During early flight testing, Twiss came to realise

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were received. Tests of the Delta 2's low-level supersonic flight capability were disrupted due to the perceived heightened risk posed by supersonic booms being produced during lower altitude flight; as such, the Ministry of Supply refused to allow this testing to be performed over the UK. Despite

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Once the manufacturer's testing was completed, both aircraft were formally handed over to the RAE. In addition to providing the institution with useful information on the characteristics of the 60°-swept delta wing, from 1958 onwards, the FD2 aircraft participated in various research projects and

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so that the tests could be performed. The French government required the tests to be insured against damage claims; this demand had proved unacceptable with two British insurance companies quoting a premium of about £1,000 per flight; however, a French company insured them for £40. No claims were

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One major advantage of the new design was its larger fuel capacity, which has been a major problem for the original FD2. The Delta 2 had often run low on fuel while still accelerating, thereby never reaching its full performance. The modifications for the 221 meant it was not capable of the same

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on its 14th flight when internal pressure build-up collapsed the fuselage collector tank, closing off the fuel supply to the engine, while heading away from the airfield at 30,000 ft (9,100 m), 30 mi (50 km) after taking off from RAF Boscombe Down. Twiss managed to glide to a

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fluid, which required a larger reservoir to hold it, a higher capacity pump to move it quickly enough through the system, and so on through the hydraulic system. Moving the intakes below the wing meant they were no longer in-line with the compressor face so the ducting to the engine was curved

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In order to reduce the risk of another competitor beating them to it, preparations had to be carried out in a short space of time and in great secrecy. The development and deployment of equipment suitable for the accurate measurement of flight at such speeds was a challenge in itself. For this

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was promptly recruited as Fairey's new Chief Engineer and became a major force behind the programme. Data that had been obtained from the earlier model work also proved to have been highly valuable to the Fairy Delta 2 programme. Early development work on the FD2 would be hindered by two major

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was hydraulically operated and possessed no mechanical backup. Fairey had recently developed a new high-pressure hydraulic system and this was used in the design. The hydraulics provided no feedback or "feel" to the pilot's controls, so another system providing artificial feel was necessary.

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aircraft programs in France. Fairey itself was elated with the achievement, viewing it as a practical endorsement of their design, and fuelled the firm's ambitions to establish a family of supersonic fighters on its basis. The record stood until 12 December 1957, when it was beaten by a

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that had influenced German decision makers, and the F-104G was selected instead. This was the end for the FD2 as a fighter concept; the concept never saw any use as a production aircraft; Wood summarised the state of affairs as "the harvest was left to France to gather".

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In September 1952, technical drawings of the Fairey Delta 2 were issued and the development proper commenced. From the project's beginning, Fairey designed the parameters of the FD2 to intentionally exceed that which was necessary only to achieving

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aerodynamics, structures and aero engines by the British aircraft industry had the effect of increasing demand and the potential capabilities of new fighters. In addition to developing improved versions of existing and emerging fighters such as the

526:. The substantial rebuilding of the aircraft to participate in further research was first mooted in that same year as well. In its original configuration, the Delta 2 performed flight tests, interspersed with periods of storage, up until mid-1966. 197:

of 1,132 mph (1,822 km/h), exceeding the previous official record by 310 mph (500 km/h). The Delta 2 held the absolute World Air Speed Record for over a year. It continued to be used for flight testing, and was allocated to the

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stabilization system, and have the engine intakes moved under the wing. The minimal conversion was considered to be more of a 'compromise', being less slender and lacking the additional fuel capacity that the maximal option provided for.

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According to Fairey's projections, the ER.103/B could have been ready to fly within eighteen months of having received an order, while the ER.103/C could reach the same readiness within 30 months. In particular, Fairey pursued

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at high speed on the airfield. Only the nose gear had deployed, and the aircraft sustained damage that put it out of action for eight months. Twiss, who was shaken up by the experience but otherwise uninjured, received the

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that the Delta 2 would be capable of speeds above 1,000 miles per hour (1,600 km/h) and proposed that it be flown on with the aim of breaking the current air speed record, which had then been held since 1955 by a

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was formally accepted, upon which it was assigned to the RAE's high-speed research programme, conducting measurement, stability and handling research. In September 1956, both aircraft performed flight displays at the

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twin-engine aircraft; however, the Ministry lacked enthusiasm for the twin-engine configuration, largely due to an existing rival project underway to produce a twin-engine supersonic aircraft – this would become the

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investigations. However, Fairey did not find this proposal attractive, believing that a piloted aircraft would be mandatory if the project was to produce any worthwhile data. Fairey commenced work on a highly

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was flown to Bristol's Filton facility. Following a period of detailed design work, the re-manufacturing process commenced in April 1961. Considerable cost-cutting measures and management strategies, such as

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system was not incorporated. There were also a few differences in terms of equipment and instrumentation. In addition to the two flying aircraft, a single static test airframe was also completed.

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On 1 April 1957, Fairey were informed by officials within the Ministry of Supply that their proposals were the favourite to meet Operational Requirement F.155. However, on 4 April 1957,

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was fitted; the nose section, including the cockpit, could be drooped 10° using a hydraulically-actuated mechanism, in a similar manner to that which was used later on Concorde.

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Fairey produced a number of proposals which would have involved the further development of the Delta 2. The first of these was another experimental aircraft, designated as the

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During early flight tests, repeated supersonic test runs over southern Britain were conducted; as a result of these flights, a number of claims for damages against the

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nose. A long nose would normally have obscured the pilot's forward vision during landing, take-off and movement on the ground; so, to provide adequate visibility a

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engine with reheat; Belgium also played a role in the programme. However, the American lobby proved to be too strong, in part due to the subsequently uncovered

543:. However, Fairey found the Ministry of Supply unsupportive, having adopted the prevailing belief being that manned military aircraft would soon be replaced by 628:, which would have paired the wings of the FD2 with a revised fuselage, which had a greater span and length. The ER.103/B was to have been powered by either a 4463: 1808: 217:. On 1 May 1964, the modified aircraft performed its first flight. The FD2 was also used as the basis for Fairey's submissions to the Ministry for advanced 2556: 474:

WG774 with the original polished-metal finish. It later received yellow stripes, followed by a purple and yellow scheme, before conversion to the BAC 221

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air-to-air missiles. Further design revisions saw the single Gyron engine being replaced by a pair of RB.122 engines instead and the adoption of the

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fighter. Wood credits the Delta 2 as having served to confirm Dassault's theories and supporting the designing and development of the Mirage III.

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missile, alongside refinements such as intake improvements and increased internal fuel capacity. Fairey stated that the aircraft was suited to

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The Fairey Delta 2 was the first jet aircraft to exceed 1,000 miles per hour (1,600 km/h) in level flight. On 10 March 1956, it set a new

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Following on from the Delta 1, the Ministry of Supply requested that Fairey conduct a further model programme for the purpose of

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with only one reheat setting, later replaced with an RA.28 as used for speed record , 10,000 lbf (44 kN) thrust

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was completed. Various problems were encountered during the conversion. The newly lengthened landing gear required more

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In early September 1960, it was agreed that the "maximal" conversion would proceed; on 5 September of that year,

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A final attempt was made to progress a Delta 2 derivative into production came during the late 1950s for the new

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In addition to the Gyron engine of earlier proposals, the proposed fighter was to be equipped with a pair of

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Testing of the Delta 2 was carried out in France for some time, in part due to Fairey's good relations with

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Far exceeded both the official 1955 record of 822.1 mph (1,323.0 km/h) by the "C" variant of a

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and the secret 1947 record (by 241 mph (388 km/h)) of 891 mph (1,434 km/h) by the

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and would have accommodated underwing fuel tanks for extended endurance. A combat fighter model, the

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technology and proceeded to submit multiple submissions based on the delta wing concept to the

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A testbed aircraft was required to verify design calculations and wind tunnel results for the

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design used a then-new type of delta wing that was being developed at the RAE known as the

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more typical of the type expected on the Concorde. Both would also be equipped with a new

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flying trials, including an investigation into the performance of ejector-type propulsive

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factors, a lack of available information on wing and intake design, and the declaring of

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operations, leading to further flight tests of the delta wing models to be conducted in

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During 1960, further development activity was disrupted by the purchase of Fairey by

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for a specialised aircraft for conducting investigations into flight and control at

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were adopted. As specified, the fighter was tentatively armed with wingtip-mounted

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The wing features a 60° sweep of the leading edge and was very thin, at only 4%

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as a 'super-priority' by the British government, which had necessitated delays.

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At the time, Fairey was mostly known for producing naval aircraft, such as the

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During August 1955, the Delta 2 flew at supersonic speed without using its

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provided for significant structural strength. The sizable horn-balanced

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this refusal, Fairey was able to base the Delta 2 temporarily in

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purpose, a variety of ground measurement cameras were set up at

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that were mounted in fairings on the rear fuselage. The

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Rochester, Kent, UK: Grange Books, 2005. 1925:"BAC.211: Slender-delta Research Aircraft." 3705: 3691: 3683: 3240: 2557: 2543: 2535: 2246: 2232: 2224: 2095: 2081: 2073: 1900:, No. 94, July–August 2001, pp. 2–6. 1661: 1659: 1657: 1655: 1627: 1625: 1597: 1595: 1593: 1591: 1589: 1587: 1585: 1566: 1564: 1474: 1472: 1470: 1468: 1413: 1411: 1409: 1366: 1364: 467:ever received in either France or Norway. 182:. On 6 October 1954, the Delta 2 made its 20: 16:1950s British supersonic research aircraft 2024:. Macdonald and Jane's Publishers, 1975. 1801: 1799: 1362: 1360: 1358: 1356: 1354: 1352: 1350: 1348: 1346: 1344: 1299: 1297: 1278: 1276: 1140:830 mi (1,336 km, 720 nmi) 342:in its original design format landing at 1910:Buttler, Tony and Jean-Louis Delezenne. 1458: 1456: 1454: 1452: 1450: 1058:The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft 1963:Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1965–66 1868: 1230: 282:, which conducted its maiden flight at 150:within Fairey) is a British supersonic 1965:. London: Sampsom Low, Marston, 1965. 1079:51 ft 7.5 in (15.74 m) 221:designs, culminating in the proposed 7: 1970:Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft 301:and rapid advances in the fields of 4464:1950s British experimental aircraft 1806:"British Aircraft Corporation 221." 1391:, "Sectional fuselage for aircraft" 1085:26 ft 10 in (8.18 m) 4023:de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk 3716:manufactured in Britain since the 2104:British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) 1097:360 sq ft (33.44 m) 1091:11 ft 0 in (3.35 m) 877:The Fairey Delta 2 has a mid-wing 530:Breaking the world airspeed record 276:Air Ministry Specification E.10/47 14: 1930:, 23 July 1964, pp. 133–138. 1042:Close-up rear view of the Delta 2 4179:Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig 1877:North American F-100 Super Sabre 1013: 646:aircraft interception radar 1495 610:of the United States Air Force. 541:North American F-100 Super Sabre 29: 2618:Bristol Gordon England biplanes 2045:Her Majesty's Stationery Office 1816:Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum 1204:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21I Analog 1034:Specifications (Fairey Delta 2) 35:World speed record holder WG774 4307:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 1818:, Retrieved: 13 December 2016. 1338:, Retrieved: 13 December 2016. 1256:, Retrieved: 13 December 2016. 1109:13,884 lb (6,298 kg) 1103:11,000 lb (4,990 kg) 1: 4134:Fairey Ultra-light Helicopter 1994:. 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