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Vickers Vanguard
Commercial · Early Jet (1946–1969)
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The Vickers Vanguard is a short/medium-range turboprop airliner designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Vickers-Armstrongs.
Specifications
Category Fixed Wing
Sub-Category Commercial
Domain Civil
Era Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine 4× turboprops
Thrust / Power 5,545 shp each
Length (ft) 122
Wingspan (ft) 118
Empty Weight (lb) 85000
MTOW (lb) 141000
Service Ceiling (ft) 30000
Range (mi) 1830
Max Speed (mph) 422