Want to know what awaits you were you to pick it up? Have a look. If you wish to try it out, then this review will cover the Just Flight edition of the same aircraft. Regularly used by flight simulation fans everywhere, the VC10 has become a commonly requested aircraft on a regular basis. A truly remarkable feat, that record played a role – amongst other things – in securing the VC10s place in history. In just 5h 1m, the VC10 completed a world record for a transatlantic flight in a sub-sonic aircraft. Noted for its pace and its class, the VC10 holds a proud record which no other aircraft can beat. Although few in number in terms of production, the VC10 went down as a popular aircraft in terms of heart of hearts. This aircraft worked with a four-person crew a Captain, First Officer, Flight Engineer and a Navigator. Indeed, it was capable of hitting a maximum cruising speed of 580mph, with a service ceiling of 43,000ft. Powered by an impressive Rolls-Royce Conway MK301 Turbofan engine, though, it was easy to see why.
Being capable of taking off with a whopping 151,900kg was impressive, too, given the speeds it could hit. That 8-year span, though, produced a memorable aircraft that was still being used by the RAF some time in 2013.Īt around 158.8ft long and with a height of 39.6ft, the VC10 was a fairly large aircraft for its purpose. First taking to the skies in 1962, it was built by Vickers-Armstrong until 1970.
The VC10 is an important part of aviation history, playing an important role in the Royal Air Force for quite some time.
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