Designed to a 1947 specification for a medium-range airliner for the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), the Britannia prototype made its first flight on August 16, 1952. A long-range version, the Series 300, was developed for trans-Atlantic service and entered service on the London-New York route on December 19, 1957.

G-AOVF was built for BOAC and first flew on December 18, 1957. The highlight of its career was its use by HRH Princess Margaret on a tour of the West Indies in 1958. G-AOVF now resides at the RAF Museum at Cosford, England.

Weights
Max. Take-off Weight		175,000 lbs
Max. Landing Weight		135,000 lbs
Max. Payload			39,500 lbs
Total Fuel				69,288 lbs
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight	122,000 lbs

Performance
Never Exceed			278 kias or M=0.650 
Cruise Speed			248 ktas or M=0.600
Cruise Altitude at MTOW	19,000-22,000 ft
Max. Operating Altitude	33,800 ft
Range at Max. Payload	2,800 nm
Range at Max Fuel		3,710 nm


Built to TCDS specs.

Accurate Airfoils (NACA 25017, NACA 4413).

Thermodynamically rated engine. Power and ITT limits must be observed for proper operation. It is possible (and easy to) over torque and/or over temp the engines. Constant monitoring, and adjustments to throttle position, will be necessary during climb and descent. At lower altitudes, the engines will be primarily Power Limited. At higher altitudes the engines will be primarily Temperature Limited.

Custom Panel.

BOAC Livery.

GoodWay compatible.

Be sure to read the POH.

NOTE: This aircraft is protected by Copyright 2007 David Starling. It is a freeware offering. It is NOT to be altered or used for commercial purposes without expressed permission from the author. If you have questions, please contact: David Starling at: dsair@mac.com.

