Handley Page H.P.80 Victor
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H.P.80 Victor
Strategic Bomber
The Handley Page H.P.80 Victor is a four-engine subsonic long-range strategic bomber aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Handley Page. The Victor was one of the three V-Bombers (Vulcan, Valiant and Victor) of the Royal Air Force.
| Crew | 5 | |
| Propulsion | 4 Turbofan Engines | |
| Engine Model | Rolls-Royce Conway R.Co.11 | |
| Engine Power (each) | 76,8 kN | 17265 lbf |
| Speed | 1030 km/h | 556 kts 640 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 16.764 m | 55.000 ft |
| Range | 7.360 km | 3.974 NM 4.573 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 41.277 kg | 91.000 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 105.687 kg | 233.000 lbs |
| Wing Span | 36,48 m | 119,7 ft |
| Wing Area | 223,5 m² | 2406 ft² |
| Length | 35,03 m | 114,9 ft |
| Height | 8,57 m | 28,1 ft |
| First Flight | 24.12.1952 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 80 | |
| Data for (Version) | Handley Page Victor B.Mk 2 | |
| Variants | Victor B.1, B.1A, B.1A (K.2P), BK.1 (K.1), BK.1A (K.1A), B.2, B.2RS, B(SR).2, K.2 | |
Remarks
After service as bombers, many Victors were converted to aerial refuelling tankers and AEW aircrafts. The total production includes 46 Mk1 and 34 Mk2.
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