Vulcan K.2

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated twin-engine
strategic bombing
jet-powered
over 100,000 hours
Vulcan family
gptkbp:armament gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:artistic_influence British aircraft design
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:conservation_efforts 2
gptkbp:crew gptkb:5
RAF training programs
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1992
gptkbp:depicted_in airshows
gptkbp:design delta wing
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Olympus_201
gptkbp:famous_for V-bomber force
gptkbp:features high wing
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1952
gptkb:1993
gptkbp:height 8.1 m
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:weapon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vulcan K.2
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Avro_707
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:length 30.5 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Avro
gptkbp:max_speed 0.9 Mach
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 100,000 lb
gptkbp:mission Black Buck raids
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:notable_features swept wings
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:RAF
gptkbp:number_built 136
gptkbp:operational_area 1956-1984
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:No._50_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:operational_range 2,500 miles
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:range 3,500 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1984
gptkbp:retirement_year deterrence
strategic shift
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:services gptkb:1956
gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:significance Cold War deterrent
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Vulcan_B.2
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:wingspan 31.9 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vulcan_B.2
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5