During the Cold War, the UK required long-range, high-altitude bombers to deliver nuclear payloads, and that's when A.V Roe & Company (Avro) came up with Avro Vulcan. This development was made due ...

Manufacturers A V Roe & Co (Avro) named the aircraft 'Vulcan' after the Roman god of fire. The plane initially carried the UK's first nuclear weapon, the Blue Danube gravity bomb, and was equipped ...

The Avro Vulcan's delta wing design contributed to its exceptional high-speed, high-altitude performance and iconic silhouette. With a top speed of 646 mph and impressive climb capability ...