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Armstrong Siddeley Viper 203

Historical Armstrong Siddeley Viper 203 turbojet variant identified by BAE Systems as the two-engine Phase 3 take-off-assist addition on Avro Shackleton MR.3 aircraft.

Identity

Aliases
Viper 203Armstrong Siddeley Viper Mk.203Viper Mk 203
Domains
aviation
Identity Level
variant
Kind
turbojet
Name
Armstrong Siddeley Viper 203
Status
historical

Details

Air Breathing Specs
Max Thrust Kn
11.12
Description
Historical Armstrong Siddeley Viper 203 turbojet variant identified by BAE Systems as the two-engine Phase 3 take-off-assist addition on Avro Shackleton MR.3 aircraft.

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 06:34:44 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 06:34:44 UTC

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  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-13
    Note
    BAE Systems records that MR.3 Phase 3 added a pair of 2,500 lbst Rolls-Royce Viper 203 turbojets, one in the rear of each outboard engine nacelle.
    Publisher
    BAE Systems Heritage
    Title
    Avro Shackleton