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B-47 Stratojet vs Valiant

Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
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Specifications
B-47 Stratojet Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Vickers
First flight 17 December 1947 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1952 1955
Number produced 2042 units 108 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 132.7 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 34.9 m
Height 8.5 m 9.8 m
Length 32.7 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 977 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 10,089 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 35,867 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Overview

The B-47 Stratojet and the Valiant are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Vickers respectively.

Top speed is 977 km/h for the B-47 Stratojet vs 912 km/h for the Valiant. The B-47 Stratojet has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 7,200 km for the Valiant. The Valiant operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 10,089 m for the B-47 Stratojet.

The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in 2,042 units vs 108 for the Valiant. The B-47 Stratojet first flew 4 years before the Valiant (1947 vs 1951).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet or Valiant?
The B-47 Stratojet is faster with a maximum speed of 977 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-47 Stratojet or Valiant?
The B-47 Stratojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 100,000 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 32.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or Valiant?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 3 years before the Valiant which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or Valiant?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.