Image Description
Avro Vulcan B2 XH537 carrying two dummy Douglas Skybolt missiles circa 1962.
Avro Vulcan B2
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Aircraft Data
The Avro Vulcan delta wing subsonic jet bomber operated by the Royal Air Force as Britain's independent nuclear deterrent against the Soviet Union during the Cold War period and later operating as a conventional bomber during the Falklands conflict.One Vulcan XH558 has now been restored to flying condition by the Vulcan to the sky trust based at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome. The first test flight was on 18th October 2007 and was then displayed at various UK airshows during the 2008 season
| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1952 | 136 | 1 | 5 | n/a |
Power
4 x Rolls Royce Olympus 593 series (32000 - 38050 lbf) turbojet engines.
Weapons
21,000 lb of conventional bombs or single free-fall nuclear weapon
Dimensions
| Length | 97 ft. 1 in. |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 99 ft. 5 in. |
| Height | 26 ft. 5 in. |
| Empty Weight | 83,573 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 170,000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 627 mph |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 567 mph |
| Ceiling | 55,000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 2,500mi. |
| Max Range | 2,607mi. |
Updated 15th February 2009
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