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B-2 Spirit vs Valiant

B-2 Spirit vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 972 vs 912 km/h, range 11,000 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 170,200 vs 63,503 kg, built 21 vs 108 units.

Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-2 Spirit
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
B-2 Spirit Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Vickers
First flight 17 July 1989 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1993 1955
Number produced 21 units 108 units
Average unit price $750 million --
Wing area 478.0 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 52.0 m 34.9 m
Height 5.0 m 9.8 m
Length 21.0 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 170,200 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 71,668 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 4 x 7,847 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or Valiant?
The B-2 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or Valiant?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the B-2 Spirit's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or Valiant?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the B-2 Spirit's 21.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 38 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or Valiant?
The Valiant has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.