Avro Vulcan vs. Boeing B-47 Stratojet for RAAF 1959?

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The pure delta was the Vulcan B1, the modified delta was the B2.

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Yes indeed...I was wondering about that. The wetted aspect ratio is superior in a delta like that.

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The wing modifications was one of the factors that extended the range going from B1 to B2.