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Avro Vulcan


The Avro Vulcan was a massive subsonic delta-winged bomber that served with the British Royal Air Force (RAF). The first prototype flew in 1952, and the aircraft was in squadron service from 1956 to 1984 and carried out the Black Buck raids during the Falklands War.

The aircraft was originally developed as part of the RAF's V-bomber nuclear deterrence force against the Soviet Union, during the early part of the Cold War. The aircraft also had a secondary role as a conventional bomber, being able to carry up to twenty-one 1,000 lb bombs (it also served for a period in a maritime radar reconnaissance role, and as a tanker - but not in either role during the Falklands War).

Avro Vulcan

By the time of the Falklands War, the Vulcan was preparing for retirement, its role as part of Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent role having long passed over to the Royal Navy's Polaris submarines. Nevertheless, despite its age, the Vulcan remained capable of delivering WE.177B freefall nuclear weapons, and continued to be available to support NATO ground forces in a tactical strike role.

In preparation for the Black Buck raids, five Vulcans were selected. Because of their age, many modifications were necessary. The aircrafts' bomb bays were modified, the flight refuelling system (which had long been out of operation) was repaired, the electronics upgraded, and the capability of carrying an ECM pod and Shrike anti-radar missiles added.

Vulcans were to carry out five raids (out seven that were planned) during the war, and bombed Port Stanley airfield, Argentine radar installations and Argentine ground forces. The raids on Stanley airfield, cratered the runway and forced the Argentines to withdraw their fast jets (including Mirage IIIs) back to the Argentine mainland. Each of the raids was flown from Wideawake airfield on Ascension Island over a a range of 3,380 nautical miles (6,300 kilometres), making them the longest range air combat mission then carried out.

The Vulcan finally retired from RAF service in 1984. Of the 134 aircraft that were originally built, 21 are currently on display in museums

Here is a summary of the Vulcan Mk B 2 technical specifications:

Crew 5
Wingspan 111 feet (33.8 metres)
Length 99 feet 11 inches (30.5 metres)
105 feet 6 inches (32.2 metres) with refuelling probe
Height 27 feet 1 inch (8.1 metres)
Wing Area 3,964 ft2 (368 m2)
Maximum Take-off Weight 204,000 lb (92,400 kg)
Cruising Speed Mach 0.86 - 610 mph (980 km/h)
Maximum Speed Mach 0.92 - 625 mph (1,006 km/h)
Range 4,600 miles (3,995 nautical miles, 7,402 kilometres)
Service Ceiling 60,000 feet (18,300 metres)

There is an excellent account of the first Black Buck, and the background to the missions, in the book, Vulcan 607.

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The Avro Vulcan

By Tim McLelland

Crecy Publishing
Released: May 24th, 2019
Hardcover (280 pages)

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  • ISBN: 1910809276
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  • Number of Pages: 280
  • Author: Tim McLelland
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The Avro Vulcan

By Peter Dancey

History Press Ltd
Released: February 10th, 2007
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  • Number of Pages: 176
  • Author: Peter Dancey
  • Publication Date: February 10th, 2007
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Avro Vulcan Manual 1952 Onwards (B2 model): An insight into owning, restoring, servicing and flying Britain's legacy Cold War bomber (Owners' Workshop Manual)

By Tony Blackman

Haynes
Released: June 2nd, 2016
Hardcover (192 pages)

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  • EAN: 9781785210839
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  • Number of Pages: 192
  • Authors: Tony Blackman, Alfred Price
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Avro Vulcan: Britain's Famous Delta-Wing V-Bomber (Aerofax)

By Phil Butler

Ian Allan Pub
Released: January 1st, 2008
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  • Number of Pages: 144
  • Authors: Phil Butler, Tony Buttler
  • Publication Date: January 1st, 2008
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The Avro Type 698 Vulcan: The Secrets Behind its Design and Development

By David W. Fildes

Pen & Sword Aviation
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Royal Air Force Avro Vulcan - Warbird Tech Vol. 26

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Avro Vulcan: The Early Years 1947–64 (Historic Military Aircraft Series)

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Key Publishing Ltd
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Avro Vulcan B.Mk2: A Place in History, 1960-84 (Historic Military Aircraft Series)

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Avro Vulcan (Postwar military aircraft) (v. 4)

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Avro Vulcan (Crowood Aviation Series)

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  • Number of Pages: 216
  • Author: Kev Darling
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