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B-45 Tornado vs B-66 Destroyer

B-45 Tornado vs B-66 Destroyer at a glance — top speed 911 vs 1,015 km/h, range 1,918 vs 3,974 km, max takeoff weight 41,628 vs 37,648 kg, built 142 vs 294 units.

North American B-45 Tornado bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
B-45 Tornado B-66 Destroyer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer North American Douglas
First flight 17 March 1947 28 June 1954
Year introduced 1948 1956
Number produced 142 units 294 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 109.2 m² 72.5 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 22.1 m
Height 7.7 m 7.2 m
Length 23.0 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 911 km/h 1015 km/h
Operational range 1,918 km 3,974 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 12,009 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,628 kg 37,648 kg
Empty weight 20,726 kg 19,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,359 kgf 2 x 4,627 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-45 Tornado or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the B-45 Tornado's 911 km/h, a difference of 104 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-45 Tornado or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer has a longer range at 3,974 km compared to the B-45 Tornado's 1,918 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-45 Tornado or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-45 Tornado has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-45 Tornado or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-45 Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,628 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-45 Tornado or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-45 Tornado is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-45 Tornado or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-45 Tornado entered service first in 1948, 8 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-45 Tornado or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 142 units of the B-45 Tornado.