About This Aircraft
The Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 was the final night fighter variant of the Gloster Meteor, Britain's first operational jet fighter. Manufactured under licence, the NF.14 represented a significant advancement in the Royal Air Force's all-weather interception capabilities in the early 1950s. WS843 features the Meteor's characteristic twin-engine layout, powered by two Rolls-Royce Derwent 8 turbojets, providing a maximum speed of approximately 580 mph (930 km/h). Its most notable feature is the lengthened nose, which housed the AI.10 (Airborne Interception) radar. The NF.14 also featured a clear, blown canopy offering improved visibility for the two-man crew, who sat in tandem. Armed with four 20mm Hispano Mk V cannons in the wings, the Meteor NF.14 was a capable and reliable workhorse in Britain's aerial defence network throughout the 1950s, serving during the transition to more advanced swept-wing designs.
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