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Saunders-Roe SR.45 Princess

Saunders-Roe · Ultra-Long-Range Transatlantic Flying Boat Airliner · UK · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Saunders-Roe SR.45 Princess — Ultra-Long-Range Transatlantic Flying Boat Airliner
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The Saunders-Roe SR.45 Princess was a British flying boat aircraft developed and built by Saunders-Roe at their Cowes facility on the Isle of Wight. It is the largest all-metal flying boat to have ever been constructed.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Flying Boat
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
UK
Manufacturer
Saunders-Roe
Operator
BOAC (cancelled before delivery)
Primary Role
Ultra-Long-Range Transatlantic Flying Boat Airliner
Status
Cancelled
Service Entry
1952
Produced
3
Engine
4× turboprop
Thrust / Power
5000 hp each
Length (ft)
148
Wingspan (ft)
219
Empty Weight (lb)
190000
MTOW (lb)
345025
Endurance (hr)
15 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
39000
Range (mi)
5720
Max Speed (mph)
380