The VC10 can be used in two main roles: transport and tanking. The 'C' designation shows transport, and the K tanking. The VC10 first came into service in 1967 and since then has been modified many times. The tanker versions have a probe under the nose and CCTV mounted under the fuselage. The K2, 3 and 4 variants are three point tankers. The transport variants can carry up to 150 troops.

Recognition features

• High tail
• 4 engines mounted towards to the rear of the fuselage

Technical data