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B-1A vs Valiant

B-1A vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 912 km/h, range 9,800 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 63,503 kg, built 4 vs 108 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
B-1A Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Vickers
First flight 23 December 1974 18 May 1951
Year introduced -- 1955
Number produced 4 units 108 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 594.0 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 34.9 m
Height 10.4 m 9.8 m
Length 52.0 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or Valiant?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 1,212 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Valiant?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Valiant?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Valiant's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Valiant?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Valiant?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Valiant?
The Valiant has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.