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B-1B Lancer vs Valiant

B-1B Lancer vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 912 km/h, range 9,400 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 63,503 kg, built 104 vs 108 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
B-1B Lancer Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Vickers
First flight 23 March 1983 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1986 1955
Number produced 104 units 108 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 34.9 m
Height 10.4 m 9.8 m
Length 44.5 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Valiant?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 536 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Valiant?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Valiant?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Valiant's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Valiant?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Valiant?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 31 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Valiant?
The Valiant has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.