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Avro 701 Athena T Mk. 2 VW892
Avro 701 Athena T Mk.2 VW892, (second prototype T Mk.2), at the 1948 SBAC Radlett air show. Originally designed for turboprop power to Air Ministry Specification T.7/45 as the Athena T Mk.1. After changes to the RAF requirements and expected shortage of turboprop engines, the specification was changed to Rolls-Royce Merlin 35 power, in the Athena T Mk.2. Date: 1948
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1948 After Athena Avro Changed Engines Expected Merlin Ministry Originally Power Prototype Radlett Requirements Rolls Royce Sbac Shortage Specification Turboprop Designed
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This photograph showcases the Avro 701 Athena T Mk.2 VW892 (second prototype T Mk.2) gracing the skies at the 1948 SBAC Radlett air show. Originally designed by Avro for turboprop power in response to Air Ministry Specification T.7/45, the Athena T Mk.1 was intended to meet the RAF's need for a twin-engine transport aircraft. However, due to changes in RAF requirements and the expected shortage of turboprop engines, the specification was altered, leading to the development of the Athena T Mk.2. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin 35 engines instead, the Athena T Mk.2 was a testament to Avro's adaptability and innovation. The Merlin engines, renowned for their success in powering the iconic Spitfire and Hurricane fighter aircraft during World War II, provided the necessary thrust for the Athena T Mk.2 to take flight. The Avro 701 Athena T Mk.2 VW892, with its distinctive lines and impressive powerplant, drew a large crowd at the Radlett air show in 1948. This photograph captures a moment in aviation history, as the Athena T Mk.2 transitioned from the drawing board to the runway, paving the way for future transport aircraft designs. The Avro 701 Athena T Mk.2 was an essential part of the post-war aviation landscape, representing the fusion of innovative design and technological advancements that shaped the future of aeronautical transportation and transport.
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