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Vickers Vernon
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VickersVernon

Tactical / Medium Bombers · United Kingdom · 1921
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VickersVernon

Vickers Vernon
Vickers Vernon Photo: Air Ministry Photo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
20
Speed
15
Survivability
20
Versatility
35
Avionics
10
Reliability
40
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerVickers Limited
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
In service1921–1927
Operators1 countries
Quantity55
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
25
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
253/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
20
Speed
15
Survivability
20
Versatility
35
Avionics
10
Reliability
40
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Vickers Vernon
Prime contractor
Production
1921–1927
Quantity
55
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
25
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Service Entry Year1921
  • Crew3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypeNapier Lion
  • Engine ModelNapier Lion / Rolls‑Royce Eagle
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed189.886 km/h
  • Cruise Speed120.69 km/h
  • Service Ceiling3,566 m
  • Ferry Range515 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length13 m
  • Wingspan20.75 m
  • Height4.04 m
  • Wing Area123.6
  • Empty Weight3,620.182 kg
  • Loaded Weight5,689.958 kg
◆Armament1MOD.1
▤Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built55
  • Operators1
  • Variants3
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Retirement Year1927
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1921Production started
  2. 1927Production ended
105
years in service
6
years in production
55
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
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