Type sheet: avvul

Avro Vulcan B Mk.I
Strategic Bomber, United Kingdom, 1957

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Avro] [ Bombers 1946-1974]

Description:

Developed as a strategic long range bomber for high
altitude and speed, the Vulcan was the first Delta
wing bomber. It was part of the V-series, the british
nuclear defense program of the 1950s.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

97.113 ft

29.600 m

Greatest height :

26.083 ft

7.950 m

Wingspan :

99.016 ft

30.180 m

Max take off weight :

170032.0 lbs

77112.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

556 kts

1030 km/h

Service ceiling :

55003 ft

16765 m

Range :

2608 nm

4830 km

Propulsion

Kind :

Strl

Type :

Bristol Olympus 101

Power rating (max.) :

48952 N

4990 kp

Count :

4

4

Total power rating (max.) :

195808 N

19960 kp

Other

Crew :

0

0

5

Armament :

9525 kg Bomb.