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The Viking was a twin-engined 24-27-seat transport and was the first completely new post-World War II airliner to fly in the world. British European Airways operated a fleet of 49 on its European network and total production was 163. BEA aircraft were, in fact, modified to allow them to carry up to 34 or 38 tourist-class passengers when required. Four also flew with the Queen's Flight.
| MODEL | Viking IB |
| CREW | 3-4 |
| PASSENGERS | 21-38 |
| ENGINE | 2 x Bristol Hercules 634, 1260kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 15354 kg | 33850 lb |
| Empty weight | 10546 kg | 23250 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 27.2 m | 89 ft 3 in |
| Length | 19.86 m | 65 ft 2 in |
| Height | 5.94 m | 19 ft 6 in |
| Wing area | 81.94 m2 | 881.99 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Cruise speed | 338 km/h | 210 mph |
| Ceiling | 7240 m | 23750 ft |
| Range w/max.payload | 837 km | 520 miles |
 | A three-view drawing of Type 610 Viking IB (800 x 730) |
| gblanks, mblanks2003(@)hotmail.com, 02.08.2008 p s eagle airways from bushey airdrome ?? | | GBLANKS, mblanks2003(@)hotmail.com, 02.08.2008 flew out to malta in one 1952 how things have changed | | bruce milne, bmilne(@)eidosnet.co.uk, 30.11.2006 As a yougster I used to watch the CAA viking come in to land at Lusaka airport every morning on my way to school just a little before 8am Bruce |
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