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Engines were to have been in the same class as either the Olympus engines used on the Vulcan or the new Rolls-Royce Conway turbofan. The fuselage of the Atlantic was circular in cross-section with a diameter of 12.5 feet which allowed five-abreast seating for up to 120 passengers in rear-facing seats. The cabin was divided in two by a centrally-located galley which could be augmented by a bar/lounge area as well. With a length of 143 feet and a wingspan of approximately 119 feet, the Avro Atlantic would have been able to carry its passengers at a range of nearly 6,000 miles at 40,000+ feet at speeds like that of the Avro Vulcan.
Despite the publicity efforts of Avro, no interest was forthcoming in the Atlantic.
Source: Avro Vulcan: Britain's Famous Delta-Wing V-Bomber by Phil Butler and Tony Buttler. Aerofax/Midland Publishing, 2007, p55.
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