Vulcan – the fire god

Citation

(2002), "Vulcan – the fire god", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 74 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2002.12774eab.046

Vulcan – the fire god

Power Point Communications (UK) Ltd recently announced the release of "Vulcan – the Fire God" interactive CD ROM for PCs.

This product is loaded with information, images and previously unreleased archive material on the Avro Vulcan – one of the most famous and successful aircraft ever built in Great Britain. Never has so much information been available in one place.

Centred around an in depth study of the aircraft, you will learn about the systems that went to make this aircraft such a feared opponent in the cold war era. Packed with illustrations and descriptions taken from original flight and service manuals, you will discover how many of the once top secret warfare systems operated. From navigation to hydraulics, electronic warfare to engines, this complete guide to the workings of a nuclear bomber will give you a deeper understanding of the construction and operation of a military aircraft than any other resource available.

Unique Virtual Reality panoraniic screens give you a real feel of what it was like to be at the controls of this aircraft, not only for the pilots but also for the rear crew and even lying in the bomb aimer's position!

Interactive instrument panel displays show exactly what each instrument is for. Hundreds of photos illustrate the various systems.

Plus: a detailed historical section crammed full of rarely seen archive images gives details of not only the development and service life of the aircraft itself but also the development of the nuclear deterrent and events of the cold war that made it so essential to the Wests safety.

Also included is a bonus timeline of British and American bombers and fighters giving details, specifications and photos of almost forty past and present aircraft. Put the Vulcan into context by seeing those aircraft that came before it, its contemporaries and then its successors.

With 20 individual archive video clips showing key events from the aircrafts history, this CD ROM also includes a unique and never previously released 8min video of a full uninterrupted Vulcan air display showing the amazing fighter like! handling of this awesome aircraft as it thunders around the skies.

This resource will provide a wealth of fascinating information, both technical and non technical for anyone interested in military aircraft and the cold war era, with areas opened up like never before.

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  Development of the Avro Vulcan

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  The competitors – Handley Page, Vickers and Shorts.

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  Service history including the Falklands conflict and overseas missions including Red Flag.

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  Records of contracts, aircraft locations, squadrons ... and survivors.

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  Development of nuclear weapons

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  Timeline of over 40 other aircraft with enlargeable images and full specifications Technical tour of the Vulcan including flight systems and controls, electronics, navigation, communications, engines, electrical, hydraulics and more ...

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  Facts and Figs.

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  Diagrams and extracts from previously classified manuals and documents Video clips.

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  Virtual reality panoramic views inside the aircraft.

This is an exclusive insight into the development of a world famous aircraft, the design of which is thought to be still influencing military thinking today!

Purchase "Vulcan – the fire god" online at www.govulcan.com (secure online ordering) at a cost of just £29.95+£1.50 p&p

Details available from: Power Point Communications (UK) Ltd. Tel: +44 (0) 1926 612848.