Viscount

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Viscount

airplane

Also known as: Vickers Viscount

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…of these was the Vickers Viscount, which was built in larger numbers (444) than any other British airliner. The Viscount could carry from 40 to 65 passengers at a cruising speed of 355 to 365 miles (570 to 590 km) per hour, depending on configuration. It was employed most extensively…
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…of these was the Vickers Viscount, which was built in larger numbers (444) than any other British airliner. The Viscount could carry from 40 to 65 passengers at a cruising speed of 355 to 365 miles (570 to 590 km) per hour, depending on configuration. It was employed most extensively…
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