Originally Posted by
bubblesuk
One Vulcan related question i have popped into my head today,and thats the fuselage towards the rear reminds me a bit of the buccaneers. Was any thought given to the area rule principle during the Vulcans design?
Not that I have ever heard of this.
The Buccaneer was developed by Blackburn whereas the Vulcan tail mod was done by Avro. Although not far apart (pre-M62) and it is not inconceivable, I have never heard of this.
Digressing slightly, have you noticed how certain design styles are carried through from one type to another when successive types are designed by one design shop? Look at the Hunter and Hawk tails. Look at the Boeing tails from the B52 onward (may be B47 too). Almost as if an artist does a concept view and the designers and engineers model the aircraft to fit, just as in the motor industry.