Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig
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The Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig (TMR) was a pioneering vertical take-off and landing aircraft developed by Rolls-Royce in the 1950s. The TMR used two Nene turbojet engines mounted back-to-back horizontally within a steel framework raised upon four legs with castors for wheels. The TMR had no lifting surfaces (wings blades etc. ) and was understandably nicknamed the Flying Bedstead.

The Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig was a pioneering vertical take-off and landing aircraft developed by Rolls-Royce in the 1950s.1

Made by Rolls-Royce Limited.

Jet Or Prop
jet
Height Alt
3.86 m
Engine(jet)
Rolls-Royce Nene
Length Alt
8.53 m
Thrust Main
4050
Loaded Weight Main
7500.0
Number Built
2
Crew
one
pilot
Thrust/weight
1
Thrust Alt
18.0
Span Main
14.0
Height Main
386.08
Span Alt
4.26 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
1
Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce Limited
First Flight
3
Number Of Jets
2
National Origin
United Kingdom
Loaded Weight Alt
3400.0
Number Of Props
1
Empty Weight Alt
2720.0
Length Main
28.0
Similar Aircraft
*LLRV
Empty Weight Main
6000.0
Category
British experimental aircraft 1950-1959
British inventions
Rolls-Royce
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