HC Deb 02 July 1965 vol 715 c131W
Mr. Robert Howarth

asked the Minister of Aviation whether Her Majesty's Government have yet decided which type of engine is to be incorporated in the Lockheed C130 aircraft which are being ordered for the Royal Air Force.

Mr. Dell

asked the Minister of Aviation whether the Government have yet decided which type of engine is to be incorporated in the Lockheed C130 aircraft which are being ordered for the Royal Air Force.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Yes. After very careful study of the proposals put forward by Rolls Royce, we have regretfully reached the conclusion that although the adoption of the Tyne would give improved performance it would result in substantially increased expenditure in various ways which could not be justified on grounds of cost effectiveness. The aircraft will therefore have the Allison engine which is fitted in the simliar aircraft produced for the United States Armed Forces.