Vickers 806 Viscount BEA - British European Airways G-AOYJ
- Manufacturer:
- Vickers
- Type / Model:
- Viscount
- Registration:
- G-AOYJ
- Colour Scheme:
- BEA - British European Airways
- Location:
- London - Heathrow, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- The Samba Collection
- Date Taken:
- 01/01/1962
- Image ID:
- #393841
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3000 x 2017
- Image Description:
- In the background a DC 7 of Persian air Services
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Aircraft Data
The British built Vickers Viscount was the first turbo-prop airliner in the world. It saw service throughout the world with many airliners and freight operators. G-ALWF is the oldest surviving Viscount and is now preserved at the IWM Duxford, England
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1948 | 445 | 3 | 2 | 32 - 75 |
Power
Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.7/1 Mk 525 turboprop (Type 800)
| Engine Count | 4 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 26.11 m. 85 ft. 8 in. |
| Wing Span |
28.55 m.
93 ft. 8 in.
Type 800 |
| Height |
8.13 m.
26 ft. 8 in.
Type 800 |
| Empty Weight |
18831 kg.
41479 lbs.
Type 800 |
| Max Weight |
32816 kg.
72281 lbs.
Type 800 |
Performance
| Max Speed | 566 kph 352 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 523 kph 325 mph |
| Ceiling | 7620 m. 25000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 2778 1500 nm km. |
| Max Range | 3213 1735 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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