Sanders-Ro SR.53 - British high-altitude interceptor fighter with a combined twin-engine powerplant. The main engine of the liquid rocket , using it was supposed to intercept high-altitude targets. The auxiliary turbojet engine, after the main engine's fuel was used up, was used for returning to the airfield and landing .
| Saunders-Roe SR.53 | |
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 SR.53 at the Farnborough Air Show , 1957. | |
| Type of | experimental interceptor fighter |
| Developer | Saunders-roe |
| Manufacturer | |
| First flight | May 16, 1957 |
| Status | removed from service |
| Operators | RAF |
| Units produced | 2 |