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Handley Page Sapphire-Hastings TE583
Handley Page Sapphire-Hastings TE583. The second Hastings prototype fitted with Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire turbojet engines in the outer engine nacelles for in-flight engine testing. Date: 1950
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1950 Armstrong Engines Fitted Handley Hastings In Flight Nacelles Outer Prototype Sapphire Siddeley Testing Turbojet
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This photograph showcases the second prototype of the Handley Page Sapphire-Hastings, registration TE583, in the year 1950. The Hastings was a British military transport aircraft, developed by Handley Page Aircraft Company, and this particular model marked a significant milestone in its development. Fitted with Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire turbojet engines in the outer engine nacelles, TE583 was designed for in-flight engine testing. This innovative approach aimed to evaluate the performance and reliability of the new engines under real-life conditions, providing valuable data for the refinement of the aircraft's design. The Sapphire engines, with their sleek and modern design, replaced the original piston engines used in earlier Hastings prototypes. The integration of these turbojets represented a major leap forward in aviation technology, heralding the era of jet-powered transport aircraft. The photograph captures TE583 during a test flight, with the distinctive contrails streaming from the jet engines, highlighting the power and efficiency of the new propulsion system. The aircraft's wings are adorned with various sensors and measurement devices, which were used to gather data on engine performance, airflow, and other critical factors. This image is a testament to the groundbreaking work undertaken by Handley Page and Armstrong Siddeley during the early days of jet engine technology. TE583's successful in-flight engine testing paved the way for the production of the jet-powered Hastings, which would go on to serve with distinction in the Royal Air Force and other military forces around the world.
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