The Vickers VC10 is a retired mid-sized, narrow-body long-range British jet airliner designed and built by Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft) Ltd and first flown at Brooklands, Surrey, in 1962.

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Oct 30, 2024 · Unquestionably, the Vickers VC10 is an iconic aircraft and one of the most beautiful designs ever built. Its elegant swept wings and the soaring sweep of its T-tail earned it the title …

Feb 19, 2025 · Let’s explore the history of the VC10, its design, legacy, and influence on aviation. The VC10 was developed by Vickers-Armstrongs as a long-range airliner capable of operating from short …

The Vickers VC10 is powered by four Rolls-Royce Conway turbofan engines that were capable of producing 22,500 lbf maximum thrust each. It has a length of 3.36 meters and a diameter of 1.10 …

The VC10 has proven itself as a very capable refueling platform. Because of the VC10's configuration the receiving aircraft is well away from the tailplane and the engine exhausts, which means less risks …

Although it was only a modest success commercially, the VC10 became an important inflight tanker asset for the British Royal Air Force (RAF). This document provides a history and description of the …

In response, Vickers developed the VC10. It had an advanced wing for extra lift, four powerful rear-mounted Rolls Royce Conway turbofan engines – the first bypass engines go into service in the …

May 3, 2023 · The VC10 really was the Queen of the Skies and was thoroughly enjoyed by all the crews that flew them and passengers that flew on them. Despite its relatively short commercial career, it …

The VC10 was designed as a long range airliner able to operate from short runways at airfields in hot and high conditions as found in Africa and the Far East. The rear engine configuration meant that the …