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B-45 Tornado vs Valiant

B-45 Tornado vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 911 vs 912 km/h, range 1,918 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 41,628 vs 63,503 kg, built 142 vs 108 units.

North American B-45 Tornado bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
B-45 Tornado Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer North American Vickers
First flight 17 March 1947 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1948 1955
Number produced 142 units 108 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 109.2 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 34.9 m
Height 7.7 m 9.8 m
Length 23.0 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 911 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 1,918 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,628 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 20,726 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,359 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-45 Tornado or Valiant?
The Valiant is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the B-45 Tornado's 911 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-45 Tornado or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the B-45 Tornado's 1,918 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-45 Tornado or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the B-45 Tornado's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-45 Tornado or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,503 kg compared to the B-45 Tornado's 41,628 kg.
Which is larger, the B-45 Tornado or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the B-45 Tornado's 23.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-45 Tornado or Valiant?
The B-45 Tornado entered service first in 1948, 7 years before the Valiant which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-45 Tornado or Valiant?
The B-45 Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.