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''Note: This is a sub-section of [[Avro]]. | ''Note: This is a sub-section of [[Avro]]. | ||
The '''Avro Atlantic (Avro 722)''' was a proposed civilian airliner version of the British [[Avro: Vulcan | The '''Avro Atlantic (Avro 722)''' was a proposed civilian airliner version of the British [[Avro: 698 Vulcan|Avro Vulcan medium jet bomber]]. It was a response to a 1952 the UK Ministry of Supply requirement for a new aircraft suitable for both military and civilian long-range roles. Civilian models of the Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor V-bombers were also planned for the same contract. | ||
The Vickers V-1000 won the contest over the Atlantic, but ultimately none of these designs would be built. | The Vickers V-1000 won the contest over the Atlantic, but ultimately none of these designs would be built. | ||
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Note: This is a sub-section of Avro.
The Avro Atlantic (Avro 722) was a proposed civilian airliner version of the British Avro Vulcan medium jet bomber. It was a response to a 1952 the UK Ministry of Supply requirement for a new aircraft suitable for both military and civilian long-range roles. Civilian models of the Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor V-bombers were also planned for the same contract.
The Vickers V-1000 won the contest over the Atlantic, but ultimately none of these designs would be built.
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