Got to keep her flying!

Herr-Berbunch · 10-04-10, 09:35 AM

AVGWarhawk · 10-04-10, 09:37 AM

I was watching a program on Concorde this weekend. If I'm not mistaken the Concorde used engines from the Vulcan.

Herr-Berbunch · 10-04-10, 09:44 AM

It did have a number of engines as the Olympus' were not initially ready, and in addition to that it was the flying test-bed for several other engines.

Jimbuna · 10-04-10, 10:18 AM

Approximately 5 miles from my home:

http://www.neam.org.uk/

AVGWarhawk · 10-04-10, 10:22 AM

Yes, here it is:

The Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus engines that are fitted to Concorde are a highly developed version of the Bristol-Siddeley Olympus that was fitted to the Vulcan bomber, which generated 11,000Lbs of thrust. Roll-Royce provided the development of the Olympus engines while SNECMA developed the exhaust and reheat system. On the prototypes this powerplant system was upgraded to generate 33,000Lbs of thrust and by the time it was fitted to the production aircraft, 38,050Lbs were available.

http://www.concordesst.com/powerplant.html

It takes a lot of money to keep them flying. I always hate to see them collecting mothballs.

10-04-10, 10:30 AM

I have been enamoured with the Vulcan ever since seeing it in the bond film, Thunderball. Thanks for the vid.

papa_smurf · 10-04-10, 01:44 PM

Indeed, such a beautifully designed aircraft.

(You don't see a B-52 fly like that, or any bomber from that era)

XabbaRus · 10-04-10, 05:08 PM

My video from a year ago when I saw her fly.

Jimbuna · 10-05-10, 02:37 PM

Beautiful...so graceful

krashkart · 10-05-10, 02:59 PM

The Vulcan is a beauty. I hope I have an opportunity to see one up close some day.

Great videos, BTW. That something that big can be so graceful in flight is truly remarkable.

Sailor Steve · 10-05-10, 03:02 PM

I agree, the Vulcan is one of the most beautiful flying machines ever built. But I have a soft spot for aircraft with rounded curves and buried engines. Despite her early travails I also love De Havilland's Comet, and the Vampire and Venom fighters.

He does say at one point that the Vulcan "forshadowed" today's stealth technology. The truth is that the B-2 can be traced to a plane which outdates the Vulcan by five years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-49

Cool song by Clannad as well, from Robin Of Sherwood.

[edit] @ XabbaRus: Your video is gorgeous. I've downloaded both yours and the original linked in the thread.

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Got to keep her flying! __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I was watching a program on Concorde this weekend. If I'm not mistaken the Concorde used engines from the Vulcan. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	It did have a number of engines as the Olympus' were not initially ready, and in addition to that it was the flying test-bed for several other engines. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Approximately 5 miles from my home: http://www.neam.org.uk/ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Yes, here it is: The Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus engines that are fitted to Concorde are a highly developed version of the Bristol-Siddeley Olympus that was fitted to the Vulcan bomber, which generated 11,000Lbs of thrust. Roll-Royce provided the development of the Olympus engines while SNECMA developed the exhaust and reheat system. On the prototypes this powerplant system was upgraded to generate 33,000Lbs of thrust and by the time it was fitted to the production aircraft, 38,050Lbs were available. http://www.concordesst.com/powerplant.html It takes a lot of money to keep them flying. I always hate to see them collecting mothballs. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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The Third Man Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I have been enamoured with the Vulcan ever since seeing it in the bond film, Thunderball. Thanks for the vid.

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papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Indeed, such a beautifully designed aircraft. (You don't see a B-52 fly like that, or any bomber from that era) __________________

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XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	My video from a year ago when I saw her fly. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Beautiful...so graceful __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	The Vulcan is a beauty. I hope I have an opportunity to see one up close some day. Great videos, BTW. That something that big can be so graceful in flight is truly remarkable.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I agree, the Vulcan is one of the most beautiful flying machines ever built. But I have a soft spot for aircraft with rounded curves and buried engines. Despite her early travails I also love De Havilland's Comet, and the Vampire and Venom fighters. He does say at one point that the Vulcan "forshadowed" today's stealth technology. The truth is that the B-2 can be traced to a plane which outdates the Vulcan by five years: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-49 Cool song by Clannad as well, from Robin Of Sherwood. [edit] @ XabbaRus: Your video is gorgeous. I've downloaded both yours and the original linked in the thread. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo