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770 FLIGHT International, 7 May 1964 This British Aircraft Corporation drawing depicts the general arrangement of the Vickers-Armstrongs Type 1151 Super VCIO. The first of 22 of this model for BOAC is about to fly. At present this is the VCIO variant ordered in the greatest numbers, but the list of versions below (all of which have been, or are being, built) includes six other models AS YOU LIKE IT Customer Variants of the VCIO and Super VCIO IN DEVELOPING a new transport aircraft a manufacturer usually attempts to offer just one basic design; and, if customer require- ments make this impracticable,' variations are ideally incorporated without affecting the basic airframe. With the DC-8 and DC-9 Douglas have never departed from a single size and shape, but with the 707/720 family Boeing have played tunes on span, wing area, body length, engines and many other factors. British Aircraft Corporation have elected to follow Boeing's policy with the VCIO. On this page are listed major characteristics of the seven VCIO variants now flying or under contract, and numerous other versions are the subject of company projects and proposals. It is especially worth noting that the RAF aircraft are basically of the Super VCIO type, although their short bodies belie the fact. Type 1100 Prototype Standard aircraft, owned by British Aircraft Corporation. Registration G-ARTA. First flown June 29, 1962, from Weybridge, by G. R. Bryce and E. B. Trubshaw. Has four thrust reversers. Span, 140ft 2in; length, 158ft 8in; wing area, 2,808 sq ft; gross weight, 299,0001b. Type 1101 Standard aircraft for BOAC. Twelve ordered. Regis- trations G-ARVA-'VC, VE-VM inclusive. First flown November 8, 1962. Conway RCo.42 engines with thrust reversers on outers only. Span, 146ft 2in (after modification for Kiichemann tips); wing area, 2,853 sq ft; gross weight, 312,0001b; landing weight, 212,000 lb; ZFW, 187,4001b Type 1102 Standard aircraft for Ghana Airways. Three ordered. Registrations 9G-ABO-'BQ inclusive. Second and third aircraft incorporate main cargo door. All three aircraft have 4 per cent chord leading edge extension on wing from root to outboard fence. Span, 146ft 2in; wing area, 2,932 sq ft; gross weight, 312,0001b. Type 1103 Standard aircraft for British United Airways. Two ordered. Registrations G-ASIW and G-ASIX. Have cargo door and 4 per cent leading edge; dimensions and weights as Type 1102. Type 1106 Short-body aircraft for RAF Transport Command. Eleven ordered. Have Conway RCo.43D engines, cargo door and floor, 4 per cent leading edge, l,340gal fin fuel tank, provision for inboard thrust reversers and flight refuelling. Gross weight, 322,0001b; landing weight, 225,0001b. Dimensions as Type 1102. Type 1151 Super VC10 for BOAC. Twenty-two ordered. Regis- trations G-ASGA-'GL inclusive, plus ten others. Con- way RCo.43D engines, long fuselage, 4 per cent leading edge, up-tilted engines, l,34Ogal fin fuel tank, four thrust reversers. Span, 140ft 2in; length, 171ft 8in; wing area, 2,887 sq ft; gross weight, 335,0001b; landing weight, 237,0001b; ZFW, 215,0001b. Type 1152 Super VC10 combination passenger/freighter ^ for BOAC. Eight ordered. Registrations G-ASGM-'GP, 'GR-GU inclusive. As Type 1151 with cargo door and floor, AMF (American Machine and Foundry Co) mechanized freight handling system and moveable bulkhead between passenger and freight compartments- Dimensions and weights as Type 1151.
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