B-1A vs Vulcan
B-1A vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 1,039 km/h, range 9,800 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 77,111 kg, built 4 vs 134 units.
Specifications
|
B-1A |
Vulcan |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Rockwell |
Avro |
| First flight |
23 December 1974 |
30 August 1952 |
| Year introduced |
-- |
1956 |
| Number produced |
4 units |
134 units |
| Average unit price |
$70 million |
-- |
| Wing area |
594.0 m² |
330.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
41.7 m |
30.3 m |
| Height |
10.4 m |
8.1 m |
| Length |
52.0 m |
29.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
2124 km/h |
1039 km/h |
| Operational range |
9,800 km |
4,195 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,900 m |
17,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
179,169 kg |
77,111 kg |
| Empty weight |
86,183 kg |
37,908 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 13,608 kgf
|
4 x 49 kN
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the B-1A or Vulcan?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Vulcan's 1,039 km/h, a difference of 1,085 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Vulcan?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Vulcan?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Vulcan's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Vulcan?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Vulcan?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.
