The three models of strategic bomber, known collectively as the V class, were the Vickers Valiant, which first flew in 1951 and entered service in 1955; the Avro Vulcan, which first flew in 1952 and entered service in 1956; and the Handley Page Victor, which …

Jan 7, 2024 · The V bombers, including the Vickers Valiant, Handley Page Victor, and Avro Vulcan, were key to Britain's nuclear deterrent force. The Vickers Valiant was the only bomber of the three to drop live nuclear weapons and was retired by 1965.

May 18, 2023 · British V bombers were advanced combat aircraft that could deliver nuclear weapons accurately and quickly. At the close of World War II, America ushered in the Atomic Age with the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Like the launch of HMS Dreadnought, this moment changed warfare and required every military in the world to suddenly adapt.

On December 24, 1952, the British Handley Page Victor strategic bomber made its maiden flight. The four engine jet bomber would enter service in 1958 as the third and last of the British “V” series of nuclear capable bombers, the other two members of the club being the Avro Vulcan and the Vickers Valiant. Digging Deeper

Nov 28, 2017 · In 1947, just 5 years after the first Lancaster went in to service, the British government issued a specification for a new bomber, one that could have a range of up to 3700km, 2300 miles, cruise at 930km per hour, 580 miles per hour at between 35 to 50,000ft and carry a 5 ton nuclear bomb.

Jul 1, 2016 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Handley Page Victor Heavy Bomber / Aerial Tanker Aircraft including pictures.

3Vボマー （または V爆撃機 、 英語: V bomber/3V bomber）は1950年代から1960年代にかけて イギリス空軍 の戦略核爆撃機部隊で使用された3種の 爆撃機 、 ヴィッカース 社製 ヴァリアント （Valiant）・ A・V・ロー 社製 ヴァルカン （Vulcan）・ ハンドレイ・ページ 社製 ヴィクター （Victor）のことである。 すべて名前が「V」で始まることからこの名がある。 「3Vボマー」のように、いくつかの航空機のグループがその制式名や技術的な特徴、その時代の雰囲気など …

One of Britain’s V bombers, the Victor was designed from a specification drawn up in 1947. Three candidates were put forward to be built: the Victor, the Vulcan and the Valiant. The Victor was striking in appearance and sophisticated in design, boasting a range of 6000 miles and bomb load of 35,000 pounds.

May 25, 2015 · The V Bomber Force was the nickname given to Britain’s three bombers during the Cold War that were capable of delivering nuclear bombs and formed part of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. The V Bomber Force was made up of the Vickers Valiant, the Avro Vulcan and the Handley Page Victor.

May 19, 2019 · It had the highest load carrying capacity of the British V-bombers, being able to uplift some 35 453 kg (1,000 lb) bombs or a single 4,536 kg (10,000 lb) weapon. Nos 100 and 139 Squadrons based at RAF Wittering were the only operational …