Having learned that there was limited construction done on prototypes for these machines
I thought that this topic might serve as a place to discuss performance, armament and share sources. And if enough are gathered, I think it would be fair to proceed with suggestion since UK does lack fighters at certain BRs
What is P.1154?
The Hawker Siddeley P.1154 was to be a supersonic VTOL capable jet aircraft which was to be used by both Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
However due to certain events, both ended up being cancelled but construction was started as seen in “British Secret Projects: Jet Fighters since 1950” by Tony Buttler
Place in War Thunder
Since War Thunder has policy on vehicles such as this one (in spoiler below)
Spoiler
What constitutes a paper/fictional vehicle:
- Vehicle only existed in blueprint/sketch drawing form
- No major individual, vehicle-specific parts (i.e. guns, powerplants, etc.) of the vehicle were built
- Vehicle is a completely made up, unofficial design created by an individual
The vehicle you plan on suggesting meets the criteria above? In that case, it’s unfortunately a paper/fictional vehicle and as such won’t be accepted as a valid suggestion.
What constitutes an (unfinished) prototype:
- Vehicle was (partially) constructed
- Vehicle-specific parts (i.e. guns, powerplants, etc.) were built
Does the vehicle you intend to suggest meet the criteria above? Fantastic! In that case, you have a more obscure vehicle which at least in some capacity existed in the real world and is therefore a valid vehicle to be suggested
- Vehicle was (partially) constructed
- Vehicle-specific parts (i.e. guns, powerplants, etc.) were built
Does the vehicle you intend to suggest meet the criteria above? Fantastic! In that case, you have a more obscure vehicle which at least in some capacity existed in the real world and is therefore a valid vehicle to be suggested
The P.1154 satisfies the first criteria since the source above states that few prototypes were in some stage of construction before the cancellation.
What about second criteria?
Yes. Even the second criteria is satisfied with clearly being stated that engine ran.
Where would the P.1154s fit then?
Since there were two variants considered, one for RAF and one for RN, each should go to their respective line. Whether they should be after or before the Phantoms is up for debate.
Any additional sources as well as discussion is welcome. Thank you for reading.
