Because the Sunderland first flew in 1937 and entered service in 1939, the accelerated engine timeline overlaps directly with its development. A turbine program could therefore influence the maritime patrol aircraft before its configuration was fully fixed. A four-jet flying boat is conceivable and visually striking. A turboprop Sunderland may be the more practical outcome because patrol endurance matters more than outright speed.
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Could the Short Sunderland become a jet flying boat?
The 1937 Sunderland airframe becomes a striking example of how mature British turbines might spread into maritime patrol aviation.