What is the top speed of the Avro Vulcan?

The Avro Vulcan has a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 (approximately 1,038 km/h).

When did the Avro Vulcan first fly?

The Avro Vulcan made its first flight in 1952.

What is the Avro Vulcan?

Discover the Avro Vulcan — Britain's iconic delta-wing strategic bomber from the V-force, famous for the epic Black Buck raids during the 1982 Falklands War.

Avro Vulcan | Fastest Planes

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MAX SPEED

Mach 1

1,038 km/h

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Speed Ranking

#131 fastest of 141 aircraft in this database

✈️ Full Specifications

Max Speed (Mach)	1
Max Speed	1,038 km/h

Written by
Sean

Reviewed by
Chin
(Technical Editor)

Published
February 26, 2026

The Avro Vulcan was a British delta-wing strategic bomber that formed part of the RAF nuclear deterrent V-bomber force. It famously saw combat during the 1982 Falklands War in the epic Black Buck raids.

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Sean

Aviation enthusiast and curator of the Supersonic Aircraft Encyclopedia. Sean has been passionate about different kinds of flight since he was little and maintains detailed specs and history for every aircraft featured on this site.