HS Nimrod MR2 HS NIMROD Span: 115ft 1in Length: 126ft 9ins Height: 29ft 8ins Weight: 184,0001b Speed: 490mph at 3,0000ft Ceiling: 42,000ft Engines: 4 x 12,160lb thrust Spey 250 turbofans Range: 3,500 miles (unrefuelled) Endurance: 8hrs (Typical Profile) 201 Squadron: operated both the MR1 and MR2 variants of this aircraft. Armament: Included the Sting Ray torpedo, Harpoon ASM and provision for 4 x AIM 9G/L Sidewinder missiles for self-protection along with the AN ALE 40 and BOZ chaff/flare dispensers. Tactical: The MR2 tactical suite included an AQS 901 acoustics processor, Thorn EMI Searchwater radar (later in colour), Yellowgate ESM system (carried in wingtip pods) and a Canadian MAD system. Updates: Later updates to the MR2 included a new IN/GPS navigation system, colour tactical screen. Link 11 datalink system, AQS 971 acoustic system and an Electrooptic/IR imaging system. More Information RESOURCES DEDICATED TO THE NIMROD Aircraft History & Overviews BAE Systems Heritage: Hawker Siddeley Nimrod – Official company heritage overview of the aircraft's development and variants. Thunder & Lightnings: Hawker Siddeley Nimrod – Detailed history, profile drawings, walkarounds, and surviving airframes. On Target Aviation: Nimrod – Evolution and operational breakdown of variants like MR.1, R.1, MR.2, and MRA.4. Specifications & Technical References Aviastar: Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod – Technical specifications, dimensions, and role breakdowns. Military Planes: HS Nimrod – Production history, engine data, and performance stats. Community & Preservation FighterControl Forum: Preserved Nimrods – Discussion and tracking lists of complete preserved Nimrods and forward fuselage sections. VIEWABLE AIRCRAFT XV226 (MR2) – Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome XV231 (MR2) – Manchester Airport aviation viewing park XV232 (MR2) – Coventry airport XV244 (MR2) – Morayvia XV250 (MR2) – Yorkshire Air Museum XV255 (MR2) – City of Norwich Aviation Museum XV249 (R1) – Royal Air Force Museum Midlands XW664(R1) – East Midlands Aeropark
