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	Hawker-Siddeley Nimrod - The Black Vault Encyclopedia Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Nimrod serves the RAF in two variants: the R1 variant in a reconnaissance and electronic intelligence gathering capacity (ELINT), and the MR2 variant in the Maritime Reconnaissance role.
		The Nimrod R1 is based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, England and flown by 51 Sqn.
		The Nimrod MR2 is based at RAF Kinloss in Scotland and flown by 201, 120 and 42(R) Sqns.
	www.blackvault.com /wiki/index.php/Hawker-Siddeley_Nimrod (1160 words)

	Nimrod MR1/2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The BAe Nimrod MR2 was designed from the outset as a long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine aircraft to replace the Shackleton, which was itself a development of the Lancaster bomber.
		However, although the Nimrod MR2s carried some electronic surveillance equipment and an extensive communications fit, they lacked any electro-optical or infrared cameras and during the Cold War this equipment was considered unnecessary for their MPA role — lack of sufficient finance probably also contributed to this decision.
		The Nimrods were later used to assist AC-130 Spectre Gunships and RAF Tornado GR4 aircraft by pinpointing targets with their sensors and then relaying the targeting data to the attacking aircraft.
	www.spyflight.co.uk /nimrod.htm (903 words)

	BAe Nimrod MRA4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In recognition of the new roles undertaken by the MR2 and the roles planned for the replacement aircraft, the Nimrod 2000 was renamed the Nimrod Maritime, Reconnaissance and Attack Mk 4 in early 1998.
		To describe the Nimrod MRA4 simply as a refurbished Nimrod MR2 is to ignore the fact that the aircraft that will eventually emerge is to all intents and purposes a new aircraft.
		To put it mildly, the Nimrod MRA4 programme was and still is very ambitious and BAe Systems appear to have completely under-estimated the complexity and quantity of work necessary to achieve their proposal, together with the associated costs.
	www.spyflight.co.uk /MR4A.htm (2181 words)

	BAESYSTEMS.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Nimrod MRA4’s cockpit is configured for two-pilot operation with a modern ‘glass cockpit’ including many of the latest state-of-the-art systems, displays and architecture of the Airbus family of airliners.
		Nimrod MRA4 will also have a completely new undercarriage to allow for the increase in maximum take-off weight, and new hydraulic systems, environmental control system, electrical generators and wiring, crew oxygen system, automated fuel system, a new auxiliary power unit and improved flight control system.
		Its rival turboprop-powered aircraft are slower, and Nimrod MRA4’s high-speed dash capability gets the aircraft to the scene of operations faster and at higher altitudes where the air is smoother and there is less crew fatigue induced by noise and vibration.
	www.baesystems.com /facts/programmes/airsystems/nimrod.htm (873 words)

	House of Commons - Defence - Written Evidence
		Nimrod, Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), with their reach and large area coverage, uniquely provide the long range maritime area surveillance and attack capability necessary to assure secure battlespace in the littoral.
		Nimrod MRA4 also has significant potential as an "adaptable aircraft", building upon the results of experience in Afghanistan and the general need for more surveillance, reconnaissance and land attack capability identified in the SDR New Chapter.
		Nimrod MRA4 will bring greatly enhanced capability over the existing Nimrod MR2, which is already using some of the Nimrod MRA4 technology, thereby reducing risk in the new programme and increasing existing capability.
	www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200203/cmselect/cmdfence/694/694we08.htm (3418 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r7a5 - RAF Aircraft - Nimrod MR2/R1
		NIMROD MR2/R1 Nimrod is a development of the basic Comet No 4C airframe that dates from the late 1940s.
		The Nimrod R1s are externally distinguishable from the maritime reconnaissance version by the absence of the magnetic anomaly detection tail booms and a distinctive pod on the leading edge of the port wing.
		Nimrod MRA4 will have a reach extending to some 6,000 miles, compared to the current MR2 capability of some 3800 miles.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0010.html (639 words)

	Nimrod MRA4 - Replacement Maritime Patrol Aircraft (RMPA)
		In early 1998 the aircraft was renamed from Nimrod 2000 to Nimrod Maritime Reconnaissance and Attack Mk4 - Nimrod MRA4.
		Under the Smart Procurement Initiative, the Nimrod MRA4 was identified as one of the pilot Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) in November 1998, led by Air Commodore Barry Thornton.
		The Nimrod MRA4 contract was let with BAE SYSTEMS in December 1996 with an In-Service Date (ISD) of April 2003.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/europe/nimrod_mra4.htm (551 words)

	Press Release - Dunlop’s Nimrod MRA4 team wins BAE Systems Chairman’s award
		BAE Systems, manufacturer of the Nimrod MRA4 maritime reconnaissance and attack aircraft, has awarded its bronze Chairman’s Award to Dunlop Aerospace Braking Systems (DABS), a division of Meggitt plc, which is supplying wheels, carbon brakes and braking systems for the project.
		Typically, the MRA4 has a crew of ten and a range of 6,000 nautical miles — sufficient to fly from the UK to Los Angeles or Buenos Aires without refuelling.
		Nimrod MRA4 is powered by four Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, giving a top speed of over 600 mph.
	www.dunlop-equip.co.uk /press260406.html (465 words)

	Air Force Technology - Nimrod MRA4 - Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft
		In December 1996, BAE Systems were awarded a £2bn contract for the remanufacturing of 21 Nimrod MR Mk 2 aircraft to the new Nimrod MRA4 (Nimrod 2000) specification including new mission, sensor and avionics systems.
		Nimrod MRA4 is equipped with a stores management system from Smiths Industries which carries out inventory tracking and control, air-to-air and air-to-sea weapon control, and built-in test and fault diagnostics.
		Nimrod MRA4 has a Searchwater 2000MR multi-mode pulse Doppler search radar from Thales Defence and an EOSDS electro-optical surveillance and detection system, supplied by Northrop Grumman and turret-mounted under the nose.
	www.airforce-technology.com /projects/nimrod (1085 words)

	FLUG REVUE first flight gallery: BAE Systems Nimrod MRA4
		Earlier today the new Nimrod MRA4, a highly capable Maritime Reconnaissance and Attack aircraft, took off on its historic inaugural flight from BAE Systems' Woodford site, near Manchester, UK, cheered on by many of the site's 600 employees engaged in the programme.
		John Turner, Nimrod MRA4's Chief Test Pilot, who was in command of the aircraft said, “I feel privileged to have piloted the aircraft on its historic first flight - the Nimrod MRA4 is a real pleasure to fly, and behaved well.
		The other two MRA4 design and development aircraft, PA02 and PA03, are expected to fly in late 2004 and summer 2005 respectively, with flight trials expected to continue at Warton until 2006/ 2007.
	www.flug-revue.rotor.com /FRTypen/FRErstfl/FR04Erst/PRNim4.htm (1160 words)

	Nimrod MRA4 - Defence Projects - Armed Forces - Defence Suppliers Directory
		The requirement to provide a replacement for the Nimrod MR2 was agreed and an initial data gathering phase began in November 1992.
		In late 1998 it became evident that early technical and resource shortfalls threatened to delay the programme. A detailed investigation was undertaken and a revised programme produced. These technical and resourcing difficulties led to a re-baselining of the programme and a revised in-service date (ISD) is the target of March 2005.
		The Nimrod MRA4 was identified as one of the Smart Procurement Initiative's pilot Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) in November 1998 - led by Air Commodore Barry Thornton, who was succeeded by Mr David King in January 2001 as IPT Leader.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /projects/raq3f561ff8f3fb4 (638 words)

	BAESYSTEMS.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Mike Turner, chief executive of BAE Systems, said: “The new Nimrod MRA4 is a world leader in terms of maritime patrol platforms and will give the UK at least 30 years of adaptable capability in maritime reconnaissance and attack operations.
		The Nimrod programme has also broken new ground in terms of the close working relationship that was formed between BAE Systems and our customer — and we have learnt some valuable lessons in project management that are now benefiting the whole of our business”.
		The Nimrod MRA4, which had its maiden flight in August 2004, is a highly-capable maritime reconnaissance and intelligence gathering platform with a sophisticated mission system, excellent communications, advanced defensive aids and the potential to carry a wide range of modern weapons.
	www.baesystems.com /fias2006/news/news215a.htm (421 words)

	FLUG REVUE December 2006: Nimrod MRA4 ordered for the RAF
		However, the one change which is critical to the capability of the Nimrod MRA4 is the integrated Tactical Command and Sensor System (TCSS) supplied by Boeing as subcontractor.
		The Nimrod MRA4 is naturally armed with torpedoes, depth charges and sea mines.
		Recently consideration has been given to the question of whether the MRA4 could also be used as a platform for precision weapons such as Paveway IV or the Storm Shadow stand-off cruise missile.
	www.flug-revue.rotor.com /FRheft/FRHeft06/FRH0612/FR0612d.htm (1002 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for nimrod
		Nimrod in the Bible, descendant of Cush who is recorded as a mighty hunter.
		1 Place, in S Babylonia, founded by Nimrod with other cities; the word may mean all of them.
		Nimrod MRA4 still in trouble.(Contract structure for Nimrod MRA4 maritime-patrol-aircraft will be changed)
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=nimrod (280 words)

	NEWS FROM PARIS 99 BAe reviews Nimrod MRA4 progress
		Under a £2 billion contract awarded in July 1996, British Aerospace is re-manufacturing 21 existing Nimrod airframes to create the Nimrod MRA4, the Royal Air Force's new maritime, reconnaissance and attack aircraft.
		Nimrod MRA4 will equipped with the latest in sensors and mission systems for the "three-in-one" maritime patrol mission.
		Its rival turboprop-powered aircraft are slower, whereas Nimrod's speed dash capability gets the aircraft to the scene of operations faster and at higher altitudes where the air is smoother and so with less crew fatigue.
	defence-data.com /paris99/pagep96.htm (574 words)

	Navy considering turning over EP-3E sigint to USAF - Airwarriors
		Nonetheless, BAE officials expect to have a Nimrod at Patuxent River in 2003 and are aiming at an initial operational clearance in 2005.
		The MRA4 is to carry six Harpoon missiles and enhanced synthetic aperture radar; with a full load, it would be able to take off from an 8,500-ft. runway, he said.
		The first MRA4 is to be delivered to the RAF in August 2004, with the first unit of seven aircraft to be operational in 2005.
	www.airwarriors.com /forum/showthread.php?t=1439 (1223 words)

	bymnews.com
		The RAF is to get 12 Nimrod MRA4 aircraft under a £1.1bn contract announced by Defence Secretary, Des Browne.
		The Nimrod MRA4 is a highly advanced aircraft fitted with the latest navigation and reconnaissance systems.
		Operational environments have changed since the existing MR2 aircraft were designed and the MRA4 offers more flexibility for the RAF for a variety of different roles.
	www.bymnews.com /new/content/view/32587/83 (255 words)

	Nimrod MRA4: 18 Jul 2006: Written Ministerial Statements (TheyWorkForYou.com)
		Nimrod MRA4 has had a troubled and well publicised history of time delays and cost overruns.
		These are key elements of the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) and progress on Nimrod MRA4 demonstrates the benefits that will accrue to MOD and industry as these and other features of the DIS are put into effect across the defence industrial base.
		Nimrod MRA4 will offer greater capability and improved availability when compared with the current MR2 maritime patrol aircraft which it replaces.
	www.theyworkforyou.com /wms/?id=2006-07-18a.14WS.2 (312 words)

	Target Lock : Nimrod : Development of the Nimrod MRA.4
		Although the MoD official reason was that the increased availability and capability of the MRA.4 made a reduction in numbers possible, a three-aircraft cut in a fixed-price contract effectively provided BAE with compensation for the program cost increases it had been forced to absorb.
		In late 2002 the Nimrod MRA.4 programme was hit by further delays, with the maiden flight of the first aircraft being put back by more than a year (to the end of 2003), after it emerged that the type's new wings were not strong enough and did not fit the fuselage properly.
		Three sorties have been flown by Nimrod MRA4 on the same day for the first time, with one of them being the first to be captained by an RAF pilot.
	www.targetlock.org.uk /nimrod/development.html (1643 words)

	Nimrod - HighBeam Encyclopedia
		NIMROD [Nimrod] in the Bible, descendant of Cush who is recorded as a mighty hunter.
		NIMROD'S MYSTERIOUS ALLURE.(General News)(A small town's quirky name stirs theories about the moniker's genesis)
		COMMENTARY: Novelist diagnoses a rebel in the Bible: Physician probes the life and legacy of Nimrod
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Nimrod.html (233 words)

	BAE SYSTEMS - Regional Aircraft - Services Overview - Customer Information - Projects
		The requirement for a Nimrod MR2 replacement was issued in January 1995.
		On July 24th 1996 the Nimrod 2000 programme was announced as the winner.
		Nimrod 2000 involves dismantling 80% of each MR2's airframe and replacing 60% of it with new structures, including the complete wing.
	www.regional-services.com /main_ur_srvc_ovw_ci_proj_ma_nmr4.html (190 words)

	Mra4? [Archive] - PPRuNe Forums
		The Nimrod is as good a platform as any for operations in that area, indeed it is practiced regularly.
		Most people just see it as a continuation of the old Nimrod (the same thing happened with the Hercules, ask the J model boys), whereas it is a quantum leap ahead with the prospect of successfully carrying out many new roles provided the RAF and senior officers have the imagination and vision to do so.
		I agree with you that the Nimrod's role is misunderstood.
	www.pprune.org /forums/archive/index.php/t-117166.html (6101 words)

	BAESYSTEMS.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Joe Harland, MD of the Nimrod MRA4 programme was delighted with the outcome.
		As part of these activities the MRA4 partnered support team will be working with the current Nimrod MR2 team to ensure that when the MRA4 goes into service at RAF Kinloss at the end of this decade there will be a seamless transition of operations.
		The Nimrod MRA4, which can give the UK 30 years of adaptable capability in maritime reconnaissance and attack (land) operations is 94% new build.
	www.baesystems.com /newsroom/2005/aug/110805news2.htm (709 words)

	House of Commons - Defence - Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence
		Following assessment of these responses, selection of BAe's Nimrod 2000 (later to be re-designated Nimrod MRA4) offer was approved by EAC and Ministers in July 1996.
		The mix of Nimrod MR2 and Nimrod MRA4s available for operations during the programme continues to be refined by the Integrated Project Team, BAE SYSTEMS and the MOD to maximise the available capability consistent with the MRA4 delivery programme.
		The 18th Nimrod MRA4 is expected to be delivered in spring 2008, when the last remaining Nimrod MR2s will be phased out of service.
	www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200102/cmselect/cmdfence/779/779ap09.htm (16666 words)

	Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums - Nimrod MRA4 first flight
		Say, Alastair, the Nimrod is very unfortunately named for a descendent of the pretty Comet.
		In American parlance, a "nimrod" is a common playground insult.
		The P was dropped from the Nimrod fleet when they all became probed.
	forum.keypublishing.co.uk /showthread.php?p=551132 (562 words)

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