Hawker Siddeley Nimrod - Knowledge (XXG)

49: 795:. The increased capability of these electronic systems allowed the RAF's fleet of 46 Nimrod aircraft to provide equal coverage to that of the larger fleet of retiring Avro Shackletons. The design philosophy of these computerised systems was that of a 'man-machine partnership'; while onboard computers performed much of the data sift and analysis processes, decisions and actions on the basis of that data remained in the operator's hands. To support the Nimrod's anticipated long lifespan, onboard computers were designed to be capable of integrating with various new components, systems, and sensors that could be added in future upgrades. After a mission, gathered information could be extracted for review purposes and for further analysis. 731: 904: 269: 399: 1547: 1539: 1088: 697: 474: 855: 1231: 1375: 1363: 1351: 866:; two specialised pylons were later added to enable the equipping of AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, used for self-defence purposes against hostile aircraft. A powerful remote-controlled searchlight was installed underneath the starboard wing for SAR operations. For reconnaissance missions, the aircraft was also equipped with a pair of downward-facing cameras suited to low and high-altitude photography. In later years a newer 570: 525:

Atlantic. With Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR), range and endurance was greatly extended. The crew consisted of two pilots and one flight engineer, two navigators (one tactical navigator and a routine navigator), one Air Electronics Officer (AEO), the sonobuoy sensor team of two Weapon System Operators (WSOp ACO) and four Weapon System Operators (WSOp EW) to manage passive and active electronic warfare systems.

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also carry a set of Lindholme Gear. As well as using the aircraft sensors to find aircraft or ships in distress, it was used to find survivors in the water, with a capability to search areas of up to 20,000 square miles (52,000 km). The main role would normally be to act as on-scene rescue coordinator to control ships, fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters in the search area.

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Argentine coast to confirm that Argentine surface vessels were not at sea. Another long-range flight was carried out by an MR2 on the night of 20/21 May, covering a total of 8,453 miles (13,604 km), the longest distance flight carried out during the Falklands War. In all, Nimrods flew 111 missions from Ascension in support of British operations during the Falklands War.

1564: 295: 1103:(EEZ) at the beginning of 1977 the Nimrod fleet was given the task of patrolling the 270,000 square miles (700,000 km) area. The aircraft would locate, identify, and photograph vessels operating in the EEZ. The whole area was routinely patrolled. In addition to surveillance, the aircraft would communicate with all oil and gas platforms. During the 722:(SAR) missions were another important duty of the RAF's Nimrod fleet, operating under the Air Rescue Coordination Centre at RAF Kinloss and were a common sight in both military and civil maritime incidents. Throughout the Nimrod's operational life, a minimum of one aircraft was held in a state of readiness to respond to SAR demands at all times. 1269:, England in 1971, converted to the MR.2 1983–84, withdrawn as an operational squadron in 1992 it became the Operational Conversion Unit for the Nimrod at RAF Kinloss. The squadron MR.2 aircraft were withdrawn in 2010 and the squadron prepared to train crews for the MRA.4, following the decision to scrap the MRA.4 the squadron disbanded in 2011. 951:. As the Task Force neared what would become the combat theatre and the threat from Argentine submarines rose, the more capable Nimrod MR2s took on operations initially performed by older Nimrod MR1s. Aviation author Chris Chant has claimed that the Nimrod R1 also conducted electronic intelligence missions operating from 738:

The Nimrod featured a crew of up to 25 personnel, although a typical crew numbered roughly 12, most of whom operated the various onboard sensor suites and specialist detection equipment. A significant proportion of the onboard sensor equipment was housed outside the pressure shell inside the Nimrod's

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powerplants instead to maximise fuel economy and enable maximum patrol time on station. Advantages of the Nimrod's turbofan engines included greater speed and altitude capabilities, and it was more capable of evading detection by submarines, as propeller-driven aircraft are more detectable underwater

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of No. 51 Squadron in May 1974. The R1 was visually distinguished from the MR2 by the lack of a MAD boom. It was fitted with an array of rotating dish aerials in the aircraft's bomb bay, with further dish aerials in the tailcone and at the front of the wing-mounted fuel tanks. It had a flight crew of

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The standard Nimrod fleet carried out three basic operational roles during their RAF service: Anti-Submarine Warfare duties typically involved surveillance over an allocated area of the North Atlantic to detect the presence of Soviet submarines in that area and to track their movements. In the event

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While the Nimrod MR1/MR2 was in service, one aircraft from each of the squadrons on rotation was available for search and rescue operations at one-hour standby. The standby aircraft carried two sets of Lindholme Gear in the weapons bay. Usually one other Nimrod airborne on a training mission would

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After the ground offensive against Iraqi forces had ended, Britain elected to maintain an RAF presence in the region through assets such as the Nimrod and other aircraft. Nimrod R1s operated from August 1990 to March 1991 from Cyprus, providing almost continuous flying operations from the start of

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on 5 April 1982, the type at first being used to fly local patrols around Ascension to guard against potential Argentine attacks, and to escort the British Task Force as it sailed south towards the Falklands, with Nimrods also being used to provide search and rescue as well as communications relay

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Operationally, each active Nimrod would form a single piece of a complex submarine detection and monitoring mission. An emphasis on real-time intelligence sharing was paramount to these operations; upon detecting a submarine, Nimrod aircrews would inform Royal Navy frigates and other NATO-aligned

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in Cornwall in October 1969. These initial aircraft, designated as Nimrod MR1, were intended as a stop-gap measure, and thus were initially equipped with many of the same sensors and equipment as the Shackletons they were supplementing. While some improvements were implemented on the MR1 fleet to

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has the role of the aircraft been officially acknowledged; they were once described as "radar calibration aircraft". The R1s have not suffered the same rate of fatigue and corrosion as the MR2s. One R1 was lost in a flying accident since the type's introduction; this occurred in May 1995 during a

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killing 123 people; six different Nimrods searched for survivors and took turns to provide rescue co-ordination, involving the control of 80 surface ships and 20 British and Norwegian helicopters. In an example of its search capabilities, in September 1977 when an attempted crossing of the North

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Starting in 1975, 35 aircraft were upgraded to MR2 standard, being re-delivered from August 1979. The upgrade included extensive modernisation of the aircraft's electronic suite. Changes included the replacement of the 1950s ASV Mk 21 radar used by the Shackleton and Nimrod MR1 with the new EMI

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The Nimrod MR2 carried out three main roles: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Unit Warfare (ASUW) and Search and Rescue (SAR). Its extended range enabled the crew to monitor maritime areas far to the north of Iceland and up to 2,200 nautical miles (4,000 km) out into the Western

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and AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. The use of air-to-air refuelling allowed extremely long reconnaissance missions to be mounted, one example being a 19-hour 5-minute patrol conducted on 15 May 1982 (XV232 Airborne: 0803, Landing: 0308), which passed within 60 miles (97 km) of the

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Various new ECMs and electronic support systems were retrofitted onto the Nimrod fleet in response to new challenges and to increase the type's defensive capabilities; additional equipment also provided more effective means of identification and communication. A number of modifications were

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computer used. Eventually, the MoD recognised that the cost of developing the radar system to achieve the required level of performance was prohibitive and the probability of success very uncertain, and in December 1986 the project was cancelled. The RAF eventually received seven

321:(RAF). Such a replacement had been necessitated by the rapidly-approaching fatigue life limitations accumulated across the Shackleton fleet. A great deal of interest in the requirement was received from both British and foreign manufacturers, who offered aircraft including the 1913:

Following evaluation testing by the RAF, the Vickers VC10 had been identified as highly suitable for the task; however, an initial version of Comet-based Nimrod could be in service within five years, a more capable Nimrod equipped with the envisioned avionics would

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were displayed and controlled at the tactical station. The flight systems and autopilot could be directly controlled by navigator's stations in the tactical compartment, giving the navigator nearly complete aircraft control. The navigational systems comprised

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At the start of a patrol mission all four engines would normally be running; as the aircraft's weight was reduced by fuel consumption, up to two engines could be shut down, allowing the remaining engines to be operated more efficiently. Instead of relying on

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turbofan engines, a new larger wing, and fully refurbished fuselage. The project was subject to delays, cost over-runs, and contract re-negotiations. The type had been originally intended to enter service in 2003 but was cancelled in 2010 as a result of the

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on board were designed to be powered by the two inner engines that would always be running. Electrical generation was designed to far exceed the consumption of existing equipment to accommodate additional systems installed over the Nimrod's service life.

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The Nimrod was most often featured in the media in relation to its search-and-rescue role, such as in the reporting of major rescue incidents. In August 1979, several Nimrods were involved in locating yachting competitors during the disaster-stricken

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The Nimrod's navigational functions were computerised, and were managed from a central tactical compartment housed in the forward cabin. Various functions such as weapons control and information from sensors such as the large forward

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The Nimrod design was based on the Comet 4 civil airliner which had reached the end of its commercial life (the first two prototype Nimrods, XV148 and XV147, were built from two final unfinished Comet 4C airframes). The Comet's

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enhance their detection capabilities, the improved Nimrod MR2 variant entered service in August 1979 following a lengthy development process. The majority of the Nimrod fleet operated from RAF Kinloss in Scotland.

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transport aircraft and E-3 Sentry Airborne Early Warning aircraft given some tasks, but the cancellation of the MRA4 resulted in a significant gap in long-range maritime patrol and search-and rescue capability.

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The addition of air-to-air refuelling probes allowed operations to be carried out in the vicinity of the Falklands, while the aircraft's armament was supplemented by the addition of 1,000 pounds (450 kg)

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by standard acoustic sensors. The Nimrods had a flight endurance of ten hours without aerial refuelling. The MR2s were later fitted to receive mid-air refuelling in response to demands of the Falklands War.

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to restart an inactive engine, compressor air could be crossfed from a live engine to a starter turbine. The crossfeed duct was later discovered to be a potential fire hazard. Similarly, the two

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On 17 November 1980, a Nimrod MR2 XV256 crashed near RAF Kinloss after three engines failed following multiple birdstrikes. Both pilots were killed but the remaining crew survived.

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of war, reconnaissance information gathered during these patrols would be shared with other allied aircraft to enable coordinated strikes at both submarines and surface targets.

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the ground offensive. Each R1 was retrofitted with the same Marconi towed active decoy as well as under wing chaff/flare dispensers, reportedly sourced from the Tornado fleet.

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theatre, several MR2s were fitted with new communications and ECM equipment to deal with anticipated threats; at the time these modified aircraft were given the designation

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The Nimrod was the first jet-powered MPA to enter service, being powered by the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engine. Aircraft in this role had been commonly propelled by

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for SAR missions; additional fuel tanks and cargo could also be carried in the bomb bay during ferrying flights. Other armaments equippable in the bomb bay include

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in March 2003 saw the RAF's Nimrods being used for operations over Iraq, using the aircraft's sensors to detect hostile forces and to direct attacks by friendly

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ignited in the bomb bay during flight. The aircraft successfully returned to base but was subsequently written off due to fire damage. There were no casualties.

1525:, the crew landed the aircraft successfully. The incident came only a month before the issue of the report of a Board of Enquiry into 2 September 2006 fatal 3467: 450:. The two remaining Nimrod R1s were originally planned to be retired at the end of March 2011, but operational requirements forced the RAF to deploy one to 5242: 3047: 644:, at which point it was £789 million over-budget; the development airframes were also scrapped. Some functions were allocated to other assets, with 641: 3136: 2465: 3573: 2085: 2063: 3708: 3452:

The Nimrod Review: An Independent Review into the Broader Issues Surrounding the Loss of the RAF Nimrod MR2 Aircraft XV230 in Afghanistan in 2006.

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announced the intention to order Hawker Siddeley's maritime patrol version of the Comet, the HS.801 as a replacement for Shackleton Mk 2.

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Future Maritime Surveillance: Fifth Report of Session 2012–13: Volume I, Report together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence

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The Nimrod MRA4 was intended to replace the capability provided by the MR2. It was essentially a new aircraft, with current-generation

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of 1972 and 1975–1976, the Nimrod fleet closely cooperated with Royal Navy surface vessels to protect British civilian fishing ships.

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4.5 miles (7.2 km) from Lossiemouth after an engine caught fire during a post-servicing test flight from RAF Kinloss. The

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The Nimrod could also be fitted with two detachable pylons mounted underneath the wings to be used with missiles such as the

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in Afghanistan, killing all 14 servicemen on board – the largest loss of UK military personnel in a single event since the

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to XV230 in (likely) similar circumstances. The RAF subsequently suspended air-to-air refuelling operations for this type.

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On 5 November 2007, XV235 was involved in a midair incident over Afghanistan when the crew noticed a fuel leak during

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attack aircraft against Iraqi patrol vessels, being credited with assisting in sinking or damaging 16 Iraqi vessels.

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Atlantic in a Zodiac inflatable dinghy went wrong, a Nimrod found the collapsed dinghy and directed a ship to it.

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vessels to pursuit in an effort to continuously monitor Soviet submarines. The safeguarding of the Royal Navy's

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radars in a bulbous nose and tail. The Nimrod AEW3 project was plagued by cost over-runs and problems with the

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to be used as an evacuation training airframe at the nearby MOD Defence Fire Training and Development Centre.

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Upon entry into service, the Nimrod was hailed as possessing advanced electronic equipment such as onboard

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Circa 1967, Nimrod XV242 taxiing at RAF Changi during the type's test and evaluation phase in the Far East

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datalinks, new defensive ECM equipment including the first operational use of a towed radar decoy, and a

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four (two pilots, a flight engineer and one navigator) and up to 25 crew operating the SIGINT equipment.

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This article is about a jet-engine maritime patrol aircraft. For the 1930s biplane fighter aircraft, see

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and coordinated with helicopters in searches for survivors from lost vessels. In March 1980, the

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Nimrods were again deployed to the Middle East as part of the British contribution to the US-led

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elements. The computers were integrated with most of the Nimrod's guidance systems such as the

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aircraft, acquired under the Airseeker project; the first aircraft was delivered in late 2013.

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with a capacity of 20,000 lb (9,100 kg), with provisions to carry combinations of:

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Nimrod MR2 XV254 at a steep bank while displaying at the Royal International Air Tattoo, 2006

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Burden, Rodney A., Michael A. Draper, Douglas A. Rough, Colin A. Smith and David Wilton.

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and doppler radar. Navigation information could also be manually input by the operators.

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introduced during the 1991 Gulf War; a small number of MR2s were fitted with improved

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Nimrod Was Actually a Fine Hunter: Britain's MRA4 Program – Defense Industry Daily

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in 1995, the R.1s were the last flying Nimrods when they were withdrawn in 2011.

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Nimrod AEW Joint Trials Unit – 1984–1987, trials unit for the AEW.3 based at

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Five Nimrods were lost in accidents during the type's service with the RAF:

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Maritime patrol aircraft family by Hawker Siddeley, later British Aerospace

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maritime surveillance aircraft. In preparation for operations in the

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Lake, Jon. "Nimrod R.1: The RAF's SIGINT Platform Extraordinaire".

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Until 2010, the Nimrod MR2 was based at RAF Kinloss in Scotland (

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4,501–5,001 nmi (5,180–5,755 mi, 8,336–9,262 km)

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Equipped with the Searchwater radar, a Nimrod could offer an "

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Armfield, Hugh "Air Force Takes Over as Britain's Watchdog."

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Wooden Nimrod model used for aerodynamic wind tunnel testing

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Nimrod arriving at Manchester Airport aviation viewing park

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aircraft for the RAF. The RAF declared the P-8 had reached

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Converted from redundant MR.1 aircraft; project cancelled

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The Nimrod first entered squadron service with the RAF at

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Nimrod MR2 performing a low pass at Alconbury, August 1990

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camera system was installed for greater imaging quality.

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In the mid-1970s a modified Nimrod was proposed for the

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Designed in response to a requirement issued by the

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"New Roles for the Mighty Hunter". 2507: 2505: 2503: 2150: 2148: 2111: 2109: 2107: 2105: 2103: 1927:-like" capability in the maritime environment. 1026:Nimrods were often deployed to the Middle East 926:, was viewed as being of the utmost priority. 306:On 4 June 1964, the British Government issued 4892: 3807: 3574: 2906: 2904: 2902: 2900: 2199:"Nimrod R1 aircraft in final flight for RAF." 1973:"Final air miles for 'spy in the sky' crews." 1707:2× under-wing pylon stations and an internal 8: 2350: 2348: 2330:"Historic plane ends its career at Manston." 1275:– 1971–2011, R.1s added to fleet in 1971 at 240:The RAF also operated a small number of the 2587: 2585: 2544: 2542: 2540: 2493: 2491: 2489: 2487: 2485: 2483: 2399:, 27 September 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2016. 2125: 2123: 2121: 2064:"Aircraft Decisions: Mr Wilson's Statement" 807:in which, in addition to armaments such as 540:Squadrons), and RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall ( 414:Three Nimrod aircraft were adapted for the 310:, which sought a replacement for the aging 4899: 4885: 4877: 3814: 3800: 3792: 3642: 3581: 3567: 3559: 3507:Red Flag: Air Combat for the 21st Century. 3273:"Report on the grounding of MR2 aircraft." 2644: 2642: 819:for ASW purposes or multiple air-deployed 38: 1978:26 March 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2010. 1679:426 kn (490 mph, 789 km/h) 1673:500 kn (580 mph, 930 km/h) 1627:2,121.03 sq ft (197.050 m) 3524:. London: Aerospace Publications, 2000. 3158:23 June 1990. Retrieved 20 October 2010. 1945: 1943: 1141:Built using redundant Comet 4 airframes 1114: 743:lower fuselage. Sensor systems included 244:, an electronic intelligence gathering ( 3396:Encyclopedia of World Military Aircraft 3221:3 June 2001. Retrieved 20 October 2010. 3137:"ASN Aviation Safety Database results." 1939: 1906: 1095:The Nimrods were often used to enforce 3692:United Arab Airlines Flight 869 (1963) 3687:United Arab Airlines Flight 869 (1962) 1553: 1340: 431:flight test after major servicing, at 284: 5228:1960s British anti-submarine aircraft 3554:Nimrod production and conversion list 3455:London: The Stationery Office, 2009. 3428:World Naval Weapons Systems, 1997–98. 3336:The Royal Navy and the Falklands War. 2204:28 June 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011. 1993:"MoD makes progress on cost overruns" 1962:28 June 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2011. 1615:114 ft 10 in (35.00 m) 642:Strategic Defence and Security Review 438:The Nimrod R1 was based initially at 345:. On 2 February 1965, Prime Minister 213:(RAF) to replace its fleet of ageing 7: 3033:"The real saviours of Nimrod XV244." 2342:8 June 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2011. 1986: 1984: 1609:126 ft 9 in (38.63 m) 1379:Nimrod MR2 take-off from RAF Kinloss 3292:"New safety fears for RAF Nimrods." 3255:"Inquiry into Afghan crash begins." 3048:"Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 XV250." 454:, Cyprus on 16 March in support of 5243:United Kingdom defence procurement 3471:Royal Air Force Historical Society 3423:, 27 April 1972. pp. 593–594. 2756:Alexander, Harriet (7 July 2014). 418:role, replacing the Comet C2s and 25: 2864:"Afghan air crash victims named." 2684:Jefford et al. 2005, pp. 100–101. 1991:Blitz, James (16 November 2011). 1550:Flight deck of a Nimrod, May 2006 1499:, killing the seven crew members. 1465:suffered extensive damage when a 882:turret under the starboard wing. 3681:Aerolíneas Argentinas Flight 322 3675:South African Airways Flight 201 3468:"Seminar – Maritime Operations." 2702:Burden et al. 1986, pp. 402–403. 2285:"Last flight of the Nimrod MR2." 1639:192,000 lb (87,090 kg) 1562: 1373: 1361: 1349: 1229: 995:, carrying out patrols over the 579: 568: 404:Waddington International Airshow 293: 190:. 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Osprey Publishing, 2001. 3236:Retrieved: 20 October 2010. 3203:Retrieved: 20 October 2010. 3188:Retrieved: 20 October 2010. 3173:Retrieved: 20 October 2010. 3142:Retrieved: 20 October 2010. 2957:Jefford et al. 2005, p. 96. 2827:Burden et al. 1986, p. 403. 2693:Burden et al. 1986, p. 401. 2666:Jefford et al. 2005, p. 94. 2648:Jefford et al. 2005, p. 89. 2367:Retrieved: 20 October 2010. 2252:July 1981, pp. 9–10, 12–14. 2219:Retrieved: 18 December 2013 2032:Jefford et al. 2005, p. 87. 1960:Defence Management Journal, 1568:Cutaway of Nimrod MR1 XV230 1495:while participating in the 488:Electronic Support Measures 53:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2 5284: 3522:Combat Aircraft since 1945 1489:a Nimrod MR2 XV239 crashed 851:for increased capability. 628: 589: 554:Kent International Airport 497:was introduced during the 426:Only since the end of the 391: 29: 3697:Cyprus Airways Flight 284 3153:"Aviation Photos: XV257." 2990:Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, 2910:Chartres 1986, pp. 71–83. 1846:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R1 1561: 1372: 1360: 1348: 1184:Modernised MR.1 aircraft 907:Nimrod MR1 inflight, 1978 509:missile to counter enemy 394:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R1 374:magnetic anomaly detector 357:engines were replaced by 308:Air Staff Requirement 381 292: 46: 5238:Hawker Siddeley aircraft 3306:Wilson 2000, p. 22. 3245:Haddon-Cave 2009, p. 25. 3234:Aviation Safety Network. 3201:Aviation Safety Network. 3186:Aviation Safety Network. 3171:Aviation Safety Network. 3140:Aviation Safety Network. 3075:14 November 2012 at the 2854:Haddon-Cave 2009, p. 16. 2845:Haddon-Cave 2009, p. 23. 2618:Haddon-Cave 2009, p. 18. 2600:Neal 1970, pp. 122, 126. 2570:, 26 October 1971. p. 8. 2534:Haddon-Cave 2009, p. 20. 2163:Haddon-Cave 2009, p. 17. 1504:Nimrod MR2 XV230 crashed 1394:Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome 1170:One converted from MR.2 1035:Afghanistan and Iraq War 880:forward looking infrared 315:maritime patrol aircraft 180:maritime patrol aircraft 68:Maritime patrol aircraft 4978:Patrol and surveillance 3473:, 2005. ISSN 1361-4231. 3097:3 November 2020 at the 2985:23 October 2017 at the 2557:Neal 1970, pp. 127–128. 2317:RAF Families Federation 1856:BAE Systems Nimrod MRA4 1621:31 ft (9.4 m) 1588:General characteristics 1521:. After transmitting a 1502:On 2 September 2006, a 1474:Nimrod R1 XW666 ditched 1450:Accidents and incidents 1210:Anti-submarine warfare 1194:Airborne early warning 1178:Anti-submarine warfare 1149:Anti-submarine Warfare 1101:Exclusive Economic Zone 1041:invasion of Afghanistan 891:Introduction to service 799:Armaments and equipment 631:BAE Systems Nimrod MRA4 331:Hawker Siddeley Trident 329:and derivatives of the 248:) variant. 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