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How Vickers built the aircraft families that define its reputation

Vickers, founded in 1911, is represented here by 1 passenger and business aircraft families spanning long-range British jetliners.

Explore 1 current and historic jet families, from the aircraft that established the company's reputation to the programs still flying today.

The collection follows Vickers's airliner programs from early service through current fleets, retirements, and preservation.

Families

Programs in scope

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Vickers VC10 family

The elegant rear-engined British long-haul jetliner designed for hot-and-high operations and prestige routes.

First flight

1962

Seating

135 to 174

Forum pulse

60

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Range band

5,850 nm

Notable operators

BOAC · Gulf Air · East African Airways

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