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Vulcan B.1
Avro · UK
The Vulcan was a high-altitude strategic bomber with a radical delta-wing design. It was the most advanced of the three "V-bombers" used by the RAF for nuclear deterrence.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1952 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,038 km/h |
| Range | 4,171 km |
| Ceiling | 17,000 m |
| Engines | 4x Bristol Olympus 101 turbojets |
Armament & Payload
21x 1,000 lb conventional bombs or one nuclear gravity bomb.