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The
VC-10 is a fast transport aircraft which is the backbone of Strike
Command's long-range capability, providing flexibility and speed of
deployment for British Forces. This multi-purpose aircraft can be
operated in the troop transport, freight and aeromedical roles in
addition to maintaining scheduled air services.
The VC-10 carries
a flight deck crew of four - captain, co-pilot, navigator and engineer
- and has a flight deck seat for a supernumerary crew member. Normal
cabin staff are two air loadmasters and two air stewards.
On scheduled services up to 126 passengers are carried. Under the floor
of the aircraft are two large holds which can carry up to 8.5 tons of
freight. If necessary, the aircraft can be converted for use as a freighter
or an air ambulance when 78 stretcher cases can be carried. Five aircraft
are used as airborne refuelling tankers.
The VC10 is due to be
replaced in RAF service by the Airbus A400M and The Future Strategic
Tanker Aircraft.
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VC-10 Specifications
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16 in service |
| Crew
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4 |
| Capacity
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Passengers 150 or 78 medical litters |
| Length |
48.36m
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| Height |
12.04m
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| Span
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44.55m
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| Max Speed |
425 mph |
| Range |
7,596kms |
| All-up
operational weight |
146,513kgs |
| Engines
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4 x Rolls Royce Conway turbofans |
Photo Crown Copyright. Sgt Jack Pritchard RAF PR
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