Originally Posted by
scotbill
The interesting thing about the late change to the 757 tail is that I recall a sketch in Flight in the sixties (I think) for a new Hawker Siddley twin-engined concept. The suggested dimensions and configuration were almost identical to the eventual 757. Can't remember what engine was suggested.
HS.134 with RB.178 engines
Very much a 757 before the 757 but of course at that time British industry wouldn't start any project without Government backing, so it was filed away.
Meanwhile Boeing took out commercial loans and go on with work.