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The Vulcan tactical bomber was the second of
the three types in the RAF V-bomber force to enter service. The
prototype was first flown in 1952 and was designed to carry nuclear
weapons to a target 10,000 miles distant. Four versions were operated by
the RAF, the B.1, B1A, B.2 and the SR.2. The B.1/B.1A (45 built) were
powered by 4X RR Bristol Olympus 104 turbojets. The B.2 had more
powerful engines and an increased wingspan. The SR.2 was a conversion of
existing B.2's for strategic reconnaissance. The Vulcan was retired from
RAF service in 1984. The example illustrated (XH558) is the only example
remaining airworthy. It made its last flight in 1993. It made its first
post-restoration flight in October 2007 after 10 years of restoration
work. A total of 134 Vulcans were built.
G-VLCN
c/n u/k
United Kingdom
5 seat strategic bomber first flown in 1958
Engines: 4x 20,000lb.st(88.97kN) Rolls-Royce Bristol Olympus 301
Length: 99’11”(30.45m) Height:
27’2”(8.28m)
Wingspan: 111’0”(33.83m) No.built:
89
Range: 4600miles(7403km) Cruising speed:
625mph(1006kmh) Empty weight: 84,000lb(38,052kg) Maximum take-off weight:
204,000lb(92,412kg)
Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 Side view 1/480 scale
Side view 1/240 scale
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