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Vickers Vimy

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The Vickers Vimy was one of the first heavy bomber aircraft of the world. It was produced with the intention of flying long range missions into Germany from bases in Great Britain and France.

The Vickers Vimy was a biplane, made primarily of wood covered by fabric. It had a crew of three and the capability of carrying over 2,400 lbs. of bombs internally.

The aircraft were produced too late to see any action during the War. However, Vickers Vimy aircraft continued in service with the RAF after World War I through 1929.

Some Vimy aircraft were converted for mail service use. Others were used to train future bomber pilots, and other for parachuting.

A civil air version of the Vimy was produced that had a wide fuselage. Another version was used as an air ambulance. Military Vickers Vimy aircraft were also used as troop transports.

The Vickers Vimy is probably best known for its June 14, 1919 record flight. A specially prepared Vimy took off from Newfoundland flying east,over the Atlantic to Ireland. Captain John Alcock and Lt. Arthur Whitten-Brown flew their Vimy for over 16 hours before landing.

Alcock and Whitten-Brown were knighted and split a cash prize of 10,000 pounds from the Daily Mail newspaper for their crossing of the Atlantic.

A total of some 240 Vickers Vimy aircraft of all types were produced.


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bomber
three
Rolls Royce Eagle
2 x 360 hp ea.
7,100 lbs.
12,500 lbs.
2 - 7.7 mm
none
2,475 lbs.
43' 7"
68' 1"
103 mph
450 fpm
7,000 feet
900 miles
11/30/17
1919



A rc Vickers Vimy ARF for sale from Kavan.


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Pictured above and first below is the rc giant scale Vickers Vimy ARF for sale from Kavan. It has a 163" wingspan and 105" length. Power can come from 15 to 20 ccm two stroke or 25 to 30 ccm four stroke engines. Weight is around 42 lbs.

The second picture below is of Tomas Leyon and his giant scale Vickers Vimy rc airplane. Its wingspan is 165 1/2", with power from Hacker C50-12XL motors. Weight is around 54 lbs.

The bottom picture is of Tomas Leyon's rc Vickers Vimy in majestic flight.


Kavan rc Vickers Vimy ARF detail.


Tomas Leyon and his rc Vickers Vimy.


Giant scale Vickers Vimy rc in flight.


Airwar.ru has three views that may help to build a rc Vickers Vimy.

RCM&E magazine published giant scale rc Vickers Vimy plans (no. RSQ 1761).

At RC Universe lkjetjoc was looking for a rc Vickers Vimy.

Bearzilla of RC Universe had a rc Vickers Vimy ARF for sale.

At RC Groups BennyLaird started a rc Vickers Vimy construction thread.

GehhtoFlyer of RC Groups started a rc Vickers Vimy construction thread.

At RC Groups derk posted pictures and a description of his indoor rc Vickers Vimy with a 15 1/2" wingspan.

At RC Groups aferguson was asking where to find a rc Vickers Vimy kit.

Wayner of RC Groups was looking for rc Vickers Vimy plans.


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