A British four-engine jet bomber prototype built as insurance during development of the V-bomber force.
Primary roleBomber
First flight1951
OriginUnited Kingdom
ManufacturerShort Brothers
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sperrin | Prototype | Bomber | Royal Air Force |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Aircraft of the Royal Air Force since 1918 — Putnam · Tier 3