Copyright © 2020 BAE Systems. The Sir W.G. The prone pilot Meteor WK935 and the Trent Meteor EE227 (the world’s first aircraft to fly under turboprop power) are perhaps the most striking examples. A longer-nosed variant of the NF.11 with US APS.21 radar for RAF use. Alternative F.1 with 2 Halford H1 engines. The Sir W.G. All rights reserved. Various new technological developments were also tested on Meteors including boundary layer control, jet deflection trials, flight refuelling, brake parachute trials, etc. Every now and then it is good to get out of your comfort zone. The Meteor had very little speed advantage over the piston engine aircraft of the day and early versions did not handle particularly well either. Alternative F.1 with 2 Halford H1 engines. Classic Air Force, St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall, UK www.classicairforce.com/ NOTE: CLOSED, Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, Old Sarum Airfield, Wiltshire, UK, Midland Air Museum, Coventry Airport, Coventry, Warwickshire, UK, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Chichester, West Sussex, UK, Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, Flixton, UK, Speke Aerodrome Heritage Group, Crowne Plaza, Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, London, UK, City of Norwich Aviation Museum, Horsham St. It had a maximum speed of 410 mph (660 km/h), range was 500 miles (805 km) and a service ceiling of 34,000 ft. (10,360 m). Gloster Meteor F.3 Rank: 17 : Type: Jet Fighter Maximum Speed: 837 km/h On Height: 3050 m Maximum Altitude: 13,400 m Turn Time: 33.9 Seconds Rate of Climb: 37 m/s Takeoff Run: 357 m Armament: 4x 20mm Hispano cannons (780 rds) Burst Mass: 6.46kg/s The first jet aircraft to enter service with the RAF. I's were built, powered by the Rolls-Royce Welland engine with the first of these (EE210/G) flying on 12th January 1944 at Moreton Valance. I's were built, powered by the Rolls-Royce Welland engine with the first of these (EE210/G) flying on 12th January 1944 at Moreton Valance. High-speed target tug conversions by Armstrong Whitworth from Meteor NF.11 for Royal Navy use with 4 for Denmark. The Meteor was used for a very wide range of development and experimental trials throughout its life, including test flying with different engine types including the Welland with reheat, the Trent turboprop, various models of the Derwent, the Metrovick Beryl, the Rolls-Royce Avon, the Snecma Atar, the RB108 lift-engine, the Rolls-Royce Soar tip-mounted turbojet and the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. Of these, DG202/G conducted ground running on 29th June 1942 and then taxiing trials and short hops at Newmarket Heath 10th July 1942.Twenty 'pre-series' Meteor F Mk. Chalgrove Airfield, near Watlington, Oxfordshire. III and F Mk IV. If you have any additions or corrections then please contact us via email - All images BAE Systems / Ron Smith copyright unless otherwise shown. Eight development aircraft (known as the F.9/40) were used for a wide range of engine proving trials. A tropicalised variant of the NF.11- 40 aircraft built by Armstrong Whitworth for the RAF to replace the DH Mosquito, with ex-RAF aircraft supplied to Egypt, France, Israel and Syria. Final production variant from NF.11, with lengthened nose and the two crew housed under a twin piece blown canopy, built for the RAF. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd built some 1,050 Meteor aircraft at Coventry in the midlands and took overall responsibility for the development and production of the night fighter variants. Revell's 1/32 scale Junkers Ju 88 A-1 is available online from Squadron.com . Powered by Rolls-Royce Derwent 1, although first 15 aircraft delivered with Rolls-Royce Welland. The type was also very significant in the development and flight testing of Martin Baker ejection seats. Newark Air Museum, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK. 700 km/h Top Speed at Sea Level: 700 km/h Top Speed at Best Altitude: 1600 m Optimum Altitude: 900 km/h Maximum Dive Speed: 135.8 m/s Rate of Climb: 180 km/h Stall Speed: 483 km/h Optimum Airspeed Although these were nominally production aircraft, they were used for a wide-ranging series of engine and airframe development trials and this usage continued on with the latter F Mk. EE227 fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent as the world’s first turboprop aircraft. It should be noted that the 'U' designation was later replaced with 'D', Temora Aviation Museum, Temora, Australia, Gatwick Aviation Museum, Charlwood, Surrey, UK, Leading the way in automation for intelligence production, CV90 Holland:
One-off experimental aircraft modified by Armstong Whitworth. Highly successful two-seat trainer variant of the F.4, developed as a private venture and exported to Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, France, Israel and Netherlands. Highly successful two-seat trainer variant of the F.4, developed as a private venture and exported to Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, France, Israel and Netherlands. However by the end of the war the Meteor IV was almost ready, and had the speed to match the German jet. Although these were nominally production aircraft, they were used for a wide-ranging series of engine and airframe development trials and this usage continued on with the latter F Mk. Gloster Meteor Mk.IV . The type was very successful in the export market, providing numerous air forces with their first experience of jet fighter operations and around 30 national air forces were to ultimately operate the type at one time or another. It was the 5th prototype as earlier prototypes were being delayed by the unfortunate wranglings and disputes over the intended use of other powerplants such as the Whittle W.2 engine. Gloster’s most successful design was the twin engine Meteor jet fighter, whose production spanned from the latter years of the Second World War into the mid-1950s. In total 3,875 Meteors were built which was by far more than any other British jet aircraft of the era. Night fighter derivative of T.7 with Airborne Interceptor Radar, longer fuselage and with the cannon moved from fuselage to wings. Modified from F.3 for flexible deck aircraft carrier belly landing trials. Main fighter variant of F.4, powered by Rolls-Royce Derwent 8 with greater fuel capacity - Widely exported (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, Israel, Netherlands Syria).
Complete rebuilds of Meteor F.8's with the U.21 being the Australian variant used at Woomera. Main fighter variant of F.4, powered by Rolls-Royce Derwent 8 with greater fuel capacity - Widely exported (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, Israel, Netherlands Syria). III and F Mk IV. Copyright © 2020 BAE Systems. It was the 5th prototype as earlier prototypes were being delayed by the unfortunate wranglings and disputes over the intended use of other powerplants such as the Whittle W.2 engine. Newark Air Museum, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK. Built by Gloster Aircraft and ex-RAF aircraft supplied to Ecuador, Israel and Syria. Fighter reconnaissance variant of F.8 for RAF. Built by Gloster Aircraft and ex-RAF aircraft supplied to Ecuador, Israel and Syria. 3,545 were built in the UK by Gloster Aircraft Company and by Armstrong Whitworth and a further 330 were built by Fokker (under licence in the Netherlands) although 30 of these were actually assembled in Belgium. The Meteor was used for a very wide range of development and experimental trials throughout its life, including test flying with different engine types including the Welland with reheat, the Trent turboprop, various models of the Derwent, the Metrovick Beryl, the Rolls-Royce Avon, the Snecma Atar, the RB108 lift-engine, the Rolls-Royce Soar tip-mounted turbojet and the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. Exported to Argentina (50), Belgium (48), Denmark (20), Egypt (12) and Netherlands (38). Gloster’s most successful design was the twin engine Meteor jet fighter, whose production spanned from the latter years of the Second World War into the mid-1950s. The type was also very significant in the development and flight testing of Martin Baker ejection seats. Final production variant from NF.11, with lengthened nose and the two crew housed under a twin piece blown canopy, built for the RAF.