Hybrid Air Vehicles - United Kingdom
Manufacturer(s)
United Kingdom (possible); United States (possible)
Operators
2016
Service Year
United Kingdom
National Origin
Retired
Project Status
3
Crew
1
Units
COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, ferrying both passengers and goods over range.
INTELLIGENCE-SURVEILLANCE-RECONNAISSANCE
Surveil ground targets / target areas to assess environmental threat levels, enemy strength, or enemy movement.
301.8 ft
(92.00 meters)
Length
142.7 ft
(43.50 meters)
Width/Span
85.3 ft
(26.00 meters)
Height
44,092 lb
(20,000 kilograms)
Empty Weight
66,139 lb
(30,000 kilograms)
Maximum Take-Off Weight
+22,046 lb
(+10,000 kg)
Weight Difference
4 x V8 4-liter turbocharged, direct-injection diesel-fueled engines developing 325 horsepower each.
Propulsion
93 mph
(150 kph | 81 knots)
Max Speed
20,013 ft
(6,100 m | 4 miles)
Ceiling
621 miles
(1,000 km | 540 nm)
Range
MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030
None. up to 22,050lb (10,000kg) of cargo. Underslung cargo capability also mentioned.