Avro Vulcan
Military
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The Avro Vulcan strategic bomber, first flying in 1952, exemplified Cold War deterrence philosophy and British independent nuclear capability concepts. Five crew operated this enormous delta-wing aircraft spanning 30.3 meters, powered by four engines reaching 1,039 km/h. Its distinctive shape defined an era of aerial defense and strategic thinking.
Caractéristiques
- Rôle
- Strategic bomber
- Origine
- United Kingdom
- Équipage
- 5
- Moteurs
- 4
- Premier vol
- 1952
- Longueur
- 29,6 m
- Envergure
- 30,3 m
- Vitesse maximale
- 1 039 km/h