The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy was a British post-war transport / cargo aircraft; it was the final aircraft to be designed and produced by aviation company Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft.

Instantly recognisable by its pod fuselage and four engine twin tailboom layout, the Armstrong Whitworth Argosy was designed as a general purpose civil and military transport and was the last aircraft to be built under the Armstrong Whitworth name.

A ground instructional airframe with 2 SoTT from 1975 until scrapped in 1988, this Argosy, lacking its propellors, looks rather forlorn on a rainy day at Cosford's 1987 Open Day. Registration / Serial:

The military variant, the Argosy C1, was more successful. After evaluation the RAF ordered 20 aircraft, but wanted a number of alterations to the type. This included a strengthened wing and more powerful Dart 101 turboprop engines.

Constructed as an Argosy C.1 by Armstrong Whitworth at Bitteswell. First flight. Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Air Force with s/n XP411. To No. 2 School of Technical Training, RAF Cosford, Shropshire. To Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford, Cosford, Shropshire, England. To Royal Air Force Museum, Midland, Cosford, Shropshire, England.

The military Argosy C.1 was designed as a replacement for the Vickers Valetta as a medium-range transport, paratroop and supply aircraft. The 660 was based upon the AW.650 Argosy civil transport which had flown 27 months previously. The first production military Argosy first flew in …

Nov 16, 2020 · Argosy C.Mk 1 (AW.660) - Modified model with nose-mounted weather radar, reinforced undercarriage, center-wing fuel stores, APU, 72-seating capacity, and toilet/galley; 56 examples completed for RAF service.

Apr 3, 2024 · Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy C1 with registration XN851 airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names

Looking very smart in RAF Air Support Command's unique sand camo, this Argosy carrying the cobra emblem of 114 Sqdn was an unusual visitor to Southend, although the type did make appearances at the splendid airshows there in 1968 and 1970.

Apr 3, 2020 · Model Armstrong Whitworth AW660 Argosy C1. Operator: Royal Air Force . Airport: RAF Benson (EGUB), UK - England. Photographer: Steve ryle. Date Taken: 06/1968 . Date Submitted: 03/04/2020 . Picture ID:1695567. Contact Steve ryle . Correct or Update this entry