HC Deb 14 June 1971 vol 819 c23W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the development and production of the RB162 engine.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

Development as a lift engine was completed in 1969. Its application has been limited to French and German prototype V.T.O.L. aircraft. Further development as a booster engine has also been completed and it is being fitted in the Trident 3B.