Low speed wind tunnel model of the Avro Vulcan

Made:
1950-1960 in Farnborough
maker:
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Low speed wind tunnel model of Vulcan aircraft. Bottom view Low speed wind tunnel model of Vulcan aircraft, c.1948 Low speed wind tunnel model of Vulcan aircraft, c.1948

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Low speed wind tunnel model of Vulcan aircraft. Bottom view
Science Museum Group Collection
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Low speed wind tunnel model of Vulcan aircraft, c.1948
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Low speed wind tunnel model of Vulcan aircraft, c.1948
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Low speed wind tunnel model of Vulcan aircraft, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1950-1960.

Low speed wind tunnel model of Vulcan aircraft. This mahogany model has the bomb bay open and was used to assess the aerodynamic characteristics and stability of the Vulcan in this configuration. Built and used at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, UK. Built by A V Roe of Manchester between 1955 and 1964, the Vulcan, then known as the Avro 698, first flew on 30 August 1952. The plane, which only saw service with the Royal Air Force, was an important part of Britain's nuclear deterrent from the 1950s onward. It was phased out during 1984.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-2287
Materials:
mahogany (wood), wood composites (plywood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal (unknown) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 430 mm x 1880 mm x 2040 mm, 53kg
type:
model - representation