Three engined aircraft

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Dr Jekyll

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Friday 6th July 2012
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An aviation trivia question that came up today.

What 3 engined aircraft have the RAF operated?

My guess is the odd JU52 and maybe some strange 1920s contraptions. But I've a feeling I'm missing something obvious.


Mister V

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201 months

Friday 6th July 2012
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Tristar?

eharding

13,756 posts

285 months

Friday 6th July 2012
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Merlin (AW101) - although as I understand it they'll all be passed over to the Navy in the not too distant future.

plasticpig

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226 months

Friday 6th July 2012
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Shorts flying boats were 3 engined and operated by the RAF.

Taffer

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198 months

Friday 6th July 2012
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Merlin - 3x Rolls Royce RTM322 turboshafts:



edit: damn! too slow!

Dr Jekyll

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23,820 posts

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Friday 6th July 2012
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Mister V said:
Tristar?
That's the one I should have remembered.