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R.A.E. – Vickers Transonic Research Rocket - airplanes
R.A.E. – Vickers Transonic Research Rocket
The R.A.E. Vickers transonic research rocket was developed from the Miles M.52 a British supersonic research aircraft a project which was undertaken in top secrecy between 1942 and 1945 to a Ministry of Supply specification E.24-43. The project was cancelled because the Government of the day was persuaded that with the accumulation of data it was felt that the E.24-43 aircraft was unlikely to reach sonic speed.
Made by Royal Aircraft EstablishmentVickers-Armstrongs.
It is the successor of the Miles M.52 .
Jet Or Prop
jet
Developed From
Miles M.52
Predecessor
Miles M.52
Engine(jet)
RAE
Status
Plane Or Copter?
Number Built
3
Manufacturer
Similar Aircraft
* Bell X-1* Miles M.52
Number Of Jets
16
Origin
United Kingdom
National Origin
United Kingdom
Category