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.

Nov 12, 2023 · The VC10 was the last passenger aircraft built by Vickers-Armstrong before the company was absorbed into British Aerospace. It was initially intended to be a military …

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 …

Oct 30, 2024 · With four Rolls-Royce Conways howling at takeoff, the VC10 was infamous as one of the loudest aircraft ever built. It only escaped greater attention for its noise pollution …

May 3, 2023 · The VC10 was capable of landing and taking off at lower speeds than the rival 707 and its engines could produce considerably more thrust, providing good 'hot and high' …

Popular commercial airliner with four rear-mounted jet engines, remembered for the BOAC advertising slogan ‘Try a little VC-Tenderness’. The last Vickers-Armstrongs aircraft design …

Held a 41 year record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic by a subsonic jet airliner. This fast narrow body airliner was designed to cross continents fast while being able to land and takeoff …

Expertly designed, artisan built and created to perform like no other, VC10 was proof of British engineering integrity. Brand new VC10 airframes lifted off from Brooklands short runway at …

When Vickers Armstrong's stunningly beautiful VC10 first took to the skies in 1962, its soon to be universally accepted nickname seemed inevitable. That long, noble fuselage, the elegant …

Dec 31, 2023 · The Vickers VC10 was a British-built aircraft known for its performance and durability in harsh environments. The VC10 was initially designed for military use but gained …