What makes the HP.80 Victor famous was not because of its power but because of its unique design. Responsible for developing the HP.80 Victor was Handley Page – one of the aircraft manufacturing companies that pioneered the production of bombers in Britain since World War I. The highlight of the HP.80 Victor is its crescent-shaped swept wing, designed by Godfrey Lee, the Handley Page’s aerodynamicist. Basically this design greatly reduces the drag on the two main wings, allowing it to achieve better performance.
