BAC (British Aircraft Corporation) Jet Provost

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A classic BAC Jet Provost in RAF training livery captured in flight.

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Aircraft

Jet Provost JETP

RAF trainer red/white

Manufacturer

BAC (British Aircraft Corporation)

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick, Frequent Spotter

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Great banking angle and bright livery, but sky is flat and some detail in the aircraft is slightly soft.

Insights

Aviation History

Pioneering British jet trainer, widely used by RAF from the late 1950s to early 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

No longer in RAF service, limited numbers fly privately or as display aircraft.

Record Flights

No major record flights, but instrumental in training thousands of RAF pilots.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable, with few notable accidents; sometimes seen at airshows today.

Future Outlook

Preserved by museums and enthusiasts, occasional airshow appearances.

Specifications

Armstrong Siddeley Viper turbojet

Engine

10.77 m

Wingspan

9.1 m

Length

1,410 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

2 seats (student instructor)

Capacity

3,175 kg

MTOW

3.05 m

Height

7.8 kN (1,750 lbf)

Thrust

Approx 90-95 dB, pre-ICAO modern standards

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