Saunders-Roe SR.53 Mixed-Power Interceptor
The Saunders-Roe SR.53 was a British experimental interceptor prototype designed around a clipped-delta airframe and mixed rocket-turbojet propulsion. Saunders Roe built two of the three prototypes ordered; the programme was cancelled before production, while the surviving XD145 supported high-speed research and is preserved at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford.
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Identity
- Aliases
- SR.53Saunders-Roe SR53SR53Mixed-Power Interceptor
- Family Name
- Saunders-Roe SR.53
- Full Name
- Saunders-Roe SR.53 Mixed-Power Interceptor
- Roles
- militaryresearchexperimental
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Saunders-Roe SR.53 was a British experimental interceptor prototype designed around a clipped-delta airframe and mixed rocket-turbojet propulsion. Saunders Roe built two of the three prototypes ordered; the programme was cancelled before production, while the surviving XD145 supported high-speed research and is preserved at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford.
- First Flight Year
- 1,957
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- Creation Time
- August 9, 2026 at 05:21:59 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 9, 2026 at 05:21:59 UTC