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B-45 Tornado vs B-57 Canberra

B-45 Tornado vs B-57 Canberra at a glance — top speed 911 vs 960 km/h, range 1,918 vs 4,380 km, max takeoff weight 41,628 vs 24,365 kg, built 142 vs 403 units.

North American B-45 Tornado bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
B-45 Tornado B-57 Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer North American Martin
First flight 17 March 1947 20 July 1953
Year introduced 1948 1954
Number produced 142 units 403 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 109.2 m² 89.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 19.5 m
Height 7.7 m 4.5 m
Length 23.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 911 km/h 960 km/h
Operational range 1,918 km 4,380 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 13,745 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,628 kg 24,365 kg
Empty weight 20,726 kg 12,285 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,359 kgf 2 x 3,275 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-45 Tornado or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 960 km/h compared to the B-45 Tornado's 911 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-45 Tornado or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra has a longer range at 4,380 km compared to the B-45 Tornado's 1,918 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-45 Tornado or B-57 Canberra?
The B-45 Tornado has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-45 Tornado or B-57 Canberra?
The B-45 Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,628 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-45 Tornado or B-57 Canberra?
The B-45 Tornado is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-45 Tornado or B-57 Canberra?
The B-45 Tornado entered service first in 1948, 6 years before the B-57 Canberra which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-45 Tornado or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 142 units of the B-45 Tornado.