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Mockup of British Aerospace P103 advanced combat aircraft
Mockup of the British Aerospace P103 advanced combat aircraft, c1980. Date: circa 1980
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Media ID 18388175
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Picture Library
Advanced Aerospace Combat Mockup Aeronautics C1980
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Experience the power and precision of the British Aerospace P103 advanced combat aircraft with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This high-quality print features a captivating mockup of the P103, as seen in the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display. Bring the history and engineering marvel of this iconic aircraft into your home or office with our sleek and modern Metal Prints. Order yours today and relive the legacy of aviation innovation.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this intriguing photograph, we see a mockup of the British Aerospace P103 advanced combat aircraft, a visionary design from the late 1970s and early 1980s that represented the cutting edge of aeronautical engineering at the time. The P103 was a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather multirole combat aircraft, developed by British Aerospace (now BAE Systems) as a potential successor to the English Electric Lightning and the Hawker Siddeley Harrier. The P103 was designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Air Force (RAF) for a highly maneuverable, supersonic interceptor capable of engaging both air and ground targets. Its sleek, aerodynamic shape, with its distinctive delta wing and canard foreplanes, was intended to minimize drag and maximize agility. The aircraft was also equipped with advanced avionics, including a head-up display (HUD) and a multi-functional display unit (MFD), which provided the pilot with real-time information on speed, altitude, and enemy threats. The mockup in this photograph was likely used for wind tunnel testing and other forms of aerodynamic research, allowing engineers to analyze the aircraft's performance in various flight conditions. Despite the promising design, the P103 ultimately failed to secure an order from the RAF, who instead opted for the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and the Panavia Tornado. Nevertheless, the P103 remains an important chapter in the history of British aerospace engineering, showcasing the innovative thinking and technical expertise of the time. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of aeronautical design and the relentless pursuit of technological advancement. The P103 mockup stands as a testament to the ingenuity and vision of the engineers and designers who brought it to life, and serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that the United Kingdom has played in the development of modern military aircraft.
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