Avro Vulcan - Wikipedia
The Avro Vulcan (later Hawker Siddeley Vulcan [1] from July 1963) [2] is a jet-powered, tailless, delta-wing, high-altitude, strategic bomber, which was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1956 until 1984.
Avro Vulcan: This Jet Flew 8,000 Miles to Bomb the Falklands - HistoryNet
2018年3月29日 · Fast, agile and futuristic, the RAF’s Avro Vulcan nuclear bomber left an indelible impression on the crewmen who flew it during the Cold War.
The history of the Avro Vulcan Bomber | Imperial War Museums
One of the first operational RAF aircraft with a delta wing, this impressive Cold War jet has never lost its appeal. In this video, events and experiences coordinator Liam Shaw takes us through the extraordinary history and technological achievements of the Avro Vulcan.
Avro Vulcan: Specs, facts and service history - Forces News
2021年9月28日 · Was there ever a post-World War Two aircraft so iconic as the Avro Vulcan? Vulcan's delta-shaped wingspan and the high-pitched roar of her four Rolls-Royce powered engines became symbolic of the Cold War.
How the Cold War Vulcan bomber flew again - BBC
2015年10月26日 · The Vulcan bomber was one of the most innovative British aircraft of the Cold War period. How did a team get one of these complex giants back into the air? Stephen Dowling reports.
Why Was The Avro Vulcan's Performance So Good? - Simple Flying
2024年4月7日 · The Avro Vulcan, Britain's last home-produced bomber, was known for its incredible range and rapid speed due to strong aerodynamics, not just good esthetics. The pioneering delta wing design significantly enhanced the plane's performance, allowing for a more efficient and stable airframe.
Avro Vulcan XM655 - Wikipedia
XM655 was completed on 19 November 1964 [2] [3]: 208 and was the antepenultimate Vulcan to be built. [4] It is the youngest surviving example [4] and the only operable Avro Vulcan with the more powerful Bristol Olympus 301 engines.
Avro Vulcan - BAE Systems
The A.V. Roe & Company (Avro) 698 Vulcan was a jet-powered delta wing strategic bomber, which first flew on 30th August 1952 at Woodford. The design was considered the most technically advanced of the submissions in response to Air Ministry Specification B.35/46, although it was thought by some as the riskiest option.
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Avro Vulcan | The British Strategic Bomber - YouTube
Learn about the remarkable British Avro Vulcan Strategic Bomber, including the amazing mission in the Falklands, during the Argentinian conflict.The Avro Vul...