Thursday, December 04, 2008

Nimrod

IOC: 1969
Total Production: 46

Nimrod R1

IOC: 1982

Also Known As
Nimrod MR2

Origin
United Kingdom

Contractor/s
BAE Systems

Family Members
Nimrod MRA4

Power plant:
RB168-807 (4)

Protection Systems:
Ariel

Description: The Nimrod evolved from Comet airliner as a maritime surveillance aircraft. The Nimrod MR1 entered service in 1969 with 46 aircraft ordered by the Royal Air Force (RAF). In 1975 the RAF started the MR2 modernization program which upgraded 32 existing MR1 aircraft to the MR2 standard.

The Nimrod MR2 aircraft were capable of performing anti-submarine, anti-ship and Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. It was fitted with radar, Magnetic Anomalies Detector (MAD) and acoustic detection equipment to match the three mission profiles goals.

The Nimrod R1 was designed to perform electronic reconnaissance and intelligence missions. The maritime equipment of previous Nimrod maritime surveillance aircraft was removed and replace with highly sophisticated electronic equipment.

The Royal Air Force launched project Helix to revamp the Nimrod R1 aircraft with a new mission suite that will considerably enhance its capabilities. It is worth £400 million ($700 million) and will introduce the improved Nimrod R1 aircraft in 2007. Project Helix seeks to upgrade and maintain Nimrod R1 electronic reconnaissance aircraft capabilities beyond 2025.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 12

Dimensions: Length 36.2 m, Wingspan 35 m

Engine/s Performance: Thrust 48,560 lb (22,027 kg)

Performance: Max Range 10,900 km (5,886 nm), Top Speed 256 mps (Mach 0.77)

Other: Number of Engines 4

News
Nimrod MRA4 Production Gets Approval

British Sentinel Program Enters Flight Testing

Operators

United Kingdom / 2

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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