Blackburn B-103

Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer was made for the Royal Navy, the naval part of the United Kingdom´s armed forces. It was also by the Royal Air Force starting in 1968. That was the first airplane with some technical innovations like a system for increased buoyancy, a split rudder (which widens to be an air brake), and rotating magazine for nuclear or conventional weapons. After tests, this plane was selected and put in use by Royal Navy in 1962. This aircraft was retired in 1994. It was used in the 1991 Gulf War. 
 Technical data (Buccaneer S 2B)

 Data Units Years of production  1961-1977 Manufacturer  Blackburn Aircraft Limited Wingspan  13,41 m Length  19,33 m Hight  4,97 m Wing area  47,82 m² Wight (empty)  13.608 kg  Mx takeoff weight   28.123 kg Passengers  - Crew   2 Speed  1040 km/h Service ceiling 12.200 m Range  3.701 km Powerplants  2*Rolls-Royce RB.168 Spey Mk.101

Category:British military aircraft