Thesaurus Term/Concept: VULCAN
| Identifier | 169971 |
|---|---|
| Class | AIRCRAFT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A jet-powered tailless delta wing high-altitude strategic bomber plane, operated by the RAF from 1956 until 1984. Typically armed with nuclear weapons but capable of conventional bombing missions. Used as a nuclear deterrent in the Cold War. |