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Napier Eland Airliner G ANVP a Convair liner 340
Napier Eland Airliner G ANVP a Convair liner 340 in flight over Bedfordshire August 1956 Date: 1956
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1956 Air Craft Eland Engineering Manufacturing Napier Prop Turbo
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In this black-and-white photograph, we see the Napier Eland Airliner G-ANVP, a Convair Liner 340, soaring gracefully through the clear blue skies above the picturesque countryside of Bedfordshire in August 1956. The Convair Liner 340, a versatile and advanced aircraft of its time, was powered by a unique Napier Eland R.P.183 turboprop engine, which was manufactured by the renowned British engineering company, Napier and Son. The Napier Eland engine was a groundbreaking design for the era, featuring a two-shaft free turbine engine with a centrifugal compressor, which provided increased efficiency and power compared to traditional piston engines. This advanced engine technology allowed the Convair Liner 340 to achieve impressive performance, with a cruising speed of around 320 miles per hour and a range of over 2,000 miles. In this photograph, we can appreciate the sleek and streamlined design of the Convair Liner 340, with its distinctive wingtip shape and elegant lines. The engine nacelles, housing the powerful Napier Eland engines, can be seen prominently on the wings. The aircraft's cockpit, located towards the front of the fuselage, is visible through the cockpit window, giving us a glimpse into the world of aviation engineering and innovation that was taking place during the mid-1950s. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and progress of the aviation industry during this period, as well as the important role that companies like Napier and Son played in pushing the boundaries of what was possible in aircraft design and engine technology. The Napier Eland Airliner G-ANVP, with its advanced turboprop engine, represented the future of air travel and transportation, and continues to be a fascinating subject for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike.
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