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B-36 Peacemaker vs Valiant

B-36 Peacemaker vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 673 vs 912 km/h, range 16,093 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 185,973 vs 63,503 kg, built 384 vs 108 units.

Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
B-36 Peacemaker Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Vickers
First flight 8 August 1946 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1949 1955
Number produced 384 units 108 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 443.5 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 70.0 m 34.9 m
Height 14.3 m 9.8 m
Length 49.4 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 673 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 16,093 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 13,289 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 75,530 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust -- 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-36 Peacemaker or Valiant?
The Valiant is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 239 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-36 Peacemaker or Valiant?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 16,093 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-36 Peacemaker or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 13,289 meters (43,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-36 Peacemaker or Valiant?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the B-36 Peacemaker or Valiant?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-36 Peacemaker or Valiant?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 6 years before the Valiant which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-36 Peacemaker or Valiant?
The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in greater numbers with 384 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.