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B-45 Tornado vs Canberra

B-45 Tornado vs Canberra at a glance — top speed 911 vs 933 km/h, range 1,918 vs 5,440 km, max takeoff weight 41,628 vs 24,948 kg, built 142 vs 949 units.

North American B-45 Tornado bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-45 TornadoFull specs
English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 CanberraFull specs
Specifications
B-45 Tornado Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer North American English Electric
First flight 17 March 1947 13 May 1949
Year introduced 1948 1951
Number produced 142 units 949 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 109.2 m² 89.2 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 19.5 m
Height 7.7 m 4.8 m
Length 23.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 911 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 1,918 km 5,440 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,628 kg 24,948 kg
Empty weight 20,726 kg 9,820 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,359 kgf 2 x 3,357 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-45 Tornado or Canberra?
The Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the B-45 Tornado's 911 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-45 Tornado or Canberra?
The Canberra has a longer range at 5,440 km compared to the B-45 Tornado's 1,918 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-45 Tornado or Canberra?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the B-45 Tornado's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-45 Tornado or Canberra?
The B-45 Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,628 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the B-45 Tornado or Canberra?
The B-45 Tornado is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-45 Tornado or Canberra?
The B-45 Tornado entered service first in 1948, 3 years before the Canberra which entered service in 1951.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-45 Tornado or Canberra?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 142 units of the B-45 Tornado.