Avro 707 prototype VX784
VX784 was the first Avro 707 and the flight article used to test the low-speed behavior of the proposed Vulcan delta. Its 4 September 1949 maiden flight and subsequent loss in a low-speed test made it a historically significant research prototype rather than a routine production article.
Identity
- Aliases
- Avro Type 707 VX784Baby Delta VX784
- Name
- Avro 707 prototype VX784
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- VX784 was the first Avro 707 and the flight article used to test the low-speed behavior of the proposed Vulcan delta. Its 4 September 1949 maiden flight and subsequent loss in a low-speed test made it a historically significant research prototype rather than a routine production article.
- First Flight Date
- 1949-09-04
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 9, 2026 at 04:17:03 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 9, 2026 at 04:17:03 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- VX784
- Vehicle Code
- VX784