SUPER JET'S ATLANTIC CHALLENGE

The Super VC-10 is the fastest long-range passenger aircraft, challenging America's dominance in the North Atlantic air route. It carries 123 economy and 16 first-class passengers, with rear-mounted engines making it the quietest jet. The VC-10's proving flight to New York demonstrated its speed, silence, and comfort, aiming for a larger market share and securing the future of aircraft workers. Despite criticism, it proved capable of beating American transatlantic records.

What is the significance of the Super VC-10's first proving flight?

• It was the first flight of a supersonic passenger aircraft.

• It was a step towards challenging American dominance in the North Atlantic air route.

• It was the first time a passenger aircraft flew over the Atlantic.

• It marked the first flight of a British aircraft to New York.

How does the VC-10's engine design contribute to its performance?

• It allows the aircraft to carry more passengers.

• It makes the aircraft quieter and faster.

• It reduces the aircraft's fuel consumption.

• It enables the aircraft to fly at higher altitudes.

What is one of the main challenges the VC-10 is facing?

• Finding a new market outside the North Atlantic.

• Competing with other British aircraft.

• Securing its future and that of aircraft workers.

• Reducing its production costs.

What did the proving flight demonstrate about the VC-10?

• It could surpass American records in speed, silence, and comfort.

• It was unable to compete in terms of comfort.

• It could only match the speed of American aircraft.

• It was not as quiet as expected.

How did critics initially view the VC-10?

• As a groundbreaking innovation.

• As a successful commercial venture.

• As a costly white elephant.

• As a threat to American aircraft.