Vulcan XH558 to find new home
Vulcan XH558 set to leave Doncaster Sheffield Airport in 2023 - Vulcan to the Sky
So what would it take to dismantle and reassemble a Vulcan? |
Crash n Smash did it with the Vulcan that went to RAFM Hendon 40 years ago, but that wasn't with the intention of it ever being live again, so they chopped through the electric looms runs and cables at the joints when it was split......and that was still a huge undertaking. If its never going to be a live a/c again, why bother trying to move it, as there are plenty of dead Vulcan' already in museums?
I think the only way '558 will be leaving DSA is in bits in a load of skips. |
Mil-26 can hoist 22 ton
Vulcan is 37 ton 4 engines is -6 tons minus landing gear, rudder, outer wings, flaps, ailerons ? just a tought. |
Originally Posted by GeeRam
(Post 11279031)
I think the only way '558 will be leaving DSA is in bits in a load of skips.
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They're considering flying it.
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Originally Posted by ZeBedie
(Post 11279077)
They're considering flying it.
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But remember that's how it all started before it first flew again.
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Move it to where?
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Originally Posted by VictorGolf
(Post 11279276)
But remember that's how it all started before it first flew again.
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They could do like the Victor at Bruntingthorpe, a planned fast taxi, bit too much power and they were flying, just with the Vulcan the inadvertent hop could become a delivery flight to somewhere else, but as others have asked where would it go.
Personally the Beverley deserves a home more than another Vulcan. |
Thanks for all the replies so far.
I remember all the neih sayers who said it wouldn't fly however on this occasion I believe Rolls Royce won't underwrite the engines so flying seems to be a non starter. But never say never. Was the Vulcan designed to be taken apart? |
Originally Posted by uxb99
(Post 11279461)
Was the Vulcan designed to be taken apart?
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Not in a way that would facilitate reassembly ... systems, then it’s just work. Question is, are the original trestles still available? |
Originally Posted by sandringham1
(Post 11279422)
Personally the Beverley deserves a home more than another Vulcan.
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Originally Posted by Jackjones1
(Post 11279327)
Move it to where?
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Originally Posted by common toad
(Post 11279627)
Sorry, disagree. Just a LOT of work if you want to reassemble as working aircraft. If your not bothered about cutting electric cables and hydraulic systems, then it’s just work. Question is, are the original trestles still available?
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....a2ef5b572f.jpg |
Originally Posted by DaveReidUK
(Post 11279671)
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As an aside. In the event the Vulcan has to be chopped I wonder if it would make a good exploded view exhibit much like the Liverpool U-Boat?
We never really get to see inside these aircraft. |
Originally Posted by Self loading bear
(Post 11279058)
Mil-26 can hoist 22 ton
Vulcan is 37 ton 4 engines is -6 tons minus landing gear, rudder, outer wings, flaps, ailerons ? just a tought. |
Originally Posted by Planemike
(Post 11279667)
Still no suggestion as to where it might land....?!!!!
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