Avro Vulcan

Avro Vulcan

The Avro Vulcan is a jet-powered tailless delta wing high-altitude strategic bomber, which was operated by the Royal Air Force from 1956 until 1984. Aircraft manufacturer A.V. Roe and Company designed the Vulcan in response to Specification B.35/46. Wikipedia

Top speed: 645 mph

Introduced: July 20, 1956

Retired: March 1984

Range: 2,592 mi

Wingspan: 99′ 0″

First flight: August 30, 1952

Engine types: Turbojet, Rolls-Royce Olympus