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1964, BA P.45 project. Supersonic Trainer, Strike and Fighter variants were contemplated, and with either 2 x RB.172 (early "Adour") engines or 1x RB.168 Spey already in production, plus various ex-TSR.2 avionic items, it was overall quite possible. With hindsight, however, ex BAe Warton employees believe that VG would have produced unacceptable weight/volume penalties in an aircraft of this size. It was canned in favour of collaboration with France on their ECAT program, which became the Jaguar.
Derek Wood, Project Cancelled
Tony Buttler, British Secret Projects: Jet Bombers
Derek Wood, Project Cancelled
Tony Buttler, British Secret Projects: Jet Bombers