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overseas types assessed (on paper) re GOR.339 specification, 1957 ;


Bell D.188 VTO.

Convair B.58 Hustler

Douglas B.66 Destroyer

Republic F.105F Thunderchief

Martin B.68 delta (GOR.154)

North American A3J Vigilante & Retaliator


the assessment study was a comparison as to how the current state of art would match against the GOR.339 specification. (It was noted the NA. A3J came very close)


An early A3J-1 Vigilante was examined by Vickers design staff at Boscombe Down, the engineers notably being impressed by the types panel accessibility. The aircraft was part of a large US.contingient at the Paris Air Salon show.


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