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A-3 Skywarrior vs B-66 Destroyer

A-3 Skywarrior vs B-66 Destroyer at a glance — top speed 980 vs 1,015 km/h, range 4,667 vs 3,974 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 37,648 kg, built 283 vs 294 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-3 Skywarrior
Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior B-66 Destroyer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Douglas
First flight 28 October 1952 28 June 1954
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 283 units 294 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 75.4 m² 72.5 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 22.1 m
Height 6.9 m 7.2 m
Length 23.3 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1015 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 3,974 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,009 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 37,648 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 19,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 2 x 4,627 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-66 Destroyer?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 4,667 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher service ceiling at 12,009 meters (39,399 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,648 kg compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 37,195 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-66 Destroyer?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer entered service first in 1956, 0 years before the A-3 Skywarrior which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 283 units of the A-3 Skywarrior.