Vickers Viscount | |
|---|---|
| País | Reino unido |
| Papel | Avião turboélice |
| Primeiro voo | 16 de julho de 1948 |
| Construído | 445 |
O Visconde Vickers was a British medium-range turboprop airliner first flown in 1948 by Vickers-Armstrongs. A design requirement from the Brabazon Committee, it entered service in 1953 and was the first turboprop-powered airliner. The Viscount was well received by the public for its cabin conditions, which included pressurisation, reductions in vibration and noise, and panoramic windows. It became one of the most successful and profitable of the first post-war transport aircraf, 445 Viscounts were built for a range of international customers, including in North America.
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| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
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| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Vickers Viscount was a pioneering British medium-range turboprop airliner and the world’s first turboprop aircraft to enter scheduled passenger service (1953). The V.810 series, which includes the V.818 variant (like the ones built for Cubana de Aviación and Trans-Australia Airlines), was the final major stretch and refinement of the Viscount design. The V.810 series featured more powerful Rolls-Royce Dart engines and increased fuel capacity, making it a faster, longer-range version suitable for the competitive medium-haul routes of the late 1950s and 1960s. The aircraft was widely praised for its smooth ride and low cabin noise, a significant improvement over piston-engined contemporaries.
| Property | Typical Value (V.810/V.818 Series) |
|---|---|
| Class & Type | Medium-Range Turboprop Airliner |
| National Origin | Reino Unido |
| Fabricante | Vickers-Armstrongs |
| Service Entry (V.810 Series) | 1958 |
| tripulação | 3 (Flight crew) plus Cabin Crew |
| Passenger Capacity | 57 to 74 passengers (depending on configuration) |
| comprimento | 26.11 m (85 ft 8 in) |
| Envergadura | 28.56 m (93 ft 8.5 in) |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight | 72,500 lb (32,886 kg) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 4 x Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.7/1 Mk.525 turboprop engines.
- Engine Power (Each): 1,990 ehp (Equivalent Horsepower).
- Maximum Cruising Speed: 357 mph (575 km/h).
- Service Ceiling: 25,000 ft (7,620 m).
- Maximum Range: Approximately 1,610 miles (2,591 km).
- Key Passenger Feature: Notable for its large, elliptical passenger windows that offered excellent views and contributed to its public appeal.
Production and Export Success
- Precursor: Developed in response to the post-war Brabazon Committee’s Type IIB specification for a turboprop short-haul aircraft.
- Production Total: A highly successful program with a total of 445 Viscounts built across all variants.
- North American Sales: The Viscount was a major export success for Britain, selling 147 units to the North American market, notably to Capital Airlines.
- V.818 Operator: The V.818 variant was used by operators such as Compania Cubana de Aviación and Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA), often modified to V.816 standard by TAA.
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