Originally Posted by
chevvron
Wouldn't the Vanguard have made a great maritime reconnaisance aircraft instead of developing the Nimrod?
Vickers suggested it in 1961 offering three versions to the RAF. The first had a fuselage shortened by 7 metres and offered a seven hour patrol at 1,000 miles. Two later versions used the existing fuselage. All were fitted with radar and a bomb aiming window.. The latter versions were also able to carry 100+ troops so had an alternative use.