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Would a larger engine improve the Buccaneer?

A proposed Buccaneer engine change offers little benefit for the Royal Navy's intended role while requiring an airframe redesign.

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Question

Would the proposed larger engine improve the Buccaneer?

Short answer

No improvement is expected for its intended role, and the engine would require an airframe redesign.

Notes

The proposed larger engine is judged to offer no improvement for the Buccaneer's intended Royal Navy role. Fitting it would require redesigning the entire airframe, so the change is rejected.