More than forty years after its cancellation, the BAC TSR2 is still a controversial aircraft. Years ahead of its time, it was abruptly cancelled by a new government when flight testing had ony just begun. Built to a demanding RAF requirement , the BAC TSR2 was a revolutionary low-level strike aircraft able to deliver a tactical nuclear weapon at supersonic speed and low altitude to evade enemy radar. This fascinating new book describes in detail the aircraft, its history and the events of its cancellation. Many hitherto unseen photographs and diagrams support the detailed text, which benefits from extensive research in the BAC archives and access to newly rediscovered material. Topics covered: Background to the requirement, and competing designs Development and production The flight-testing programme The full story of the cancellation and its aftermath Unbuilt variants Detailed specifications.

Features and reviews in Aeroplane Monthly, Air Britain News, Flypast and Air Britain Aviation World magazines. Reviews in Royal Air Force Historical Society and Royal Aeronautical Society magazines.

About the Author
Damien Burke gained an Honours Degree in Software Engineering, and has worked in software ever since from manufacturing logistics support to military systems. Gaining a private pilot's licence in 2005, Damien is also a keen aviation photographer and his work is regularly published in aviation magazines. Resident: Northamptonshire, England


Book Information
ISBN 9781847972118
Author Damien Burke
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 1467g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 220mm * 31mm