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B-1B Lancer vs Vulcan

B-1B Lancer vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 1,039 km/h, range 9,400 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 77,111 kg, built 104 vs 134 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
B-1B Lancer Vulcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Avro
First flight 23 March 1983 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1986 1956
Number produced 104 units 134 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 30.3 m
Height 10.4 m 8.1 m
Length 44.5 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Vulcan?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Vulcan's 1,039 km/h, a difference of 409 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Vulcan?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Vulcan?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Vulcan's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Vulcan?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Vulcan?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Vulcan?
The Vulcan entered service first in 1956, 30 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.