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Nimrod MRA4 inherited non-standard airframes

Nimrod MRA4's inconsistent inherited airframes are linked to earlier government decisions.

Aerospace Industry British Defence Procurement Maritime Patrol Aircraft Nimrod Mra4

Question

How much did outdated British aerospace construction contribute to Nimrod MRA4's problems?

Short answer

Earlier government decisions are blamed for the inconsistent airframes, without a numerical estimate of their contribution to MRA4's problems.

Notes

Nimrod MRA4 inherited airframes that were not built as identical structures. Their inconsistency is treated as a serious problem associated with earlier government decisions.