The BAE Nimrod MRA4 is a next generation maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare jet aircraft. The MRA4 offers the latest in military technology, with an increased range of 8,000km. It can dive up to 1,500ft below the surface and stay submerged for up to six hours at speeds of 30 knots.

Manufacturer:
BAE Systems Inc
Country:
United Kingdom
Manufactured:
2004 to: 2010
ICAO:
NIM
Price:
US$380 million
Avionics:
Electronic Support Measures Elta, Doppler Search Radar Thales Defence.
Engine:
4x 4 × Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofans
Turbofan
Power:
15,500 pound-force
Max Cruise Speed:
316 knots
585 Km/h
Approach Speed (Vref):
Travel range:
6,004 Nautical Miles
11,119 Kilometers
Fuel Economy:
1.27 nautical mile / gallon
0.621 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling:
36,000 feet
Rate of Climb:

Take Off Distance:
Landing Distance:
Max Take Off Weight:
105,376 Kg
232,312 lbs
Max Landing Weight:
Max Payload:
5,443 Kg
12,000 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Baggage Volume:
Seats - Economy / General:
10 seats
Seats - Business Class:
0
Seats - First Class:
0
Cabin Height:
Cabin Width:
Cabin Length:
Exterior Length:
38.63 metre - 126.74 feet
Tail height:
9.45 metre - 31.00 feet
Fuselage Diameter:
Wing Span / Rotor Diameter:
39 metre - 127.95 feet
Wing Tips:
No Winglets

The Nimrod MRA4 is the most advanced maritime patrol aircraft in Britain and one of the most modern maritime patrol aircraft in service. It was designed to replace the aging Nimrod MR2, which had been used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) for thirty years. The new design has an increased range, a bigger payload capability and better low-level surveillance capabilities than its predecessor.

The Nimrod MRA4 features uprated Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines that are more fuel efficient than predecessors; giving it a longer range and greater endurance. The RAF’s fleet will be fitted with “Mode 5” IFF (Identification Friend or Foe), enabling them to share information with NATO allies without being misidentified.

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