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B-47 Stratojet vs Victor

Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
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Specifications
B-47 Stratojet Victor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Handley Page
First flight 17 December 1947 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1952 1958
Number produced 2042 units 86 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 132.7 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 34.0 m
Height 8.5 m 8.6 m
Length 32.7 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 977 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 10,089 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 35,867 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Overview

The B-47 Stratojet and the Victor are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Handley Page respectively.

Top speed is 977 km/h for the B-47 Stratojet vs 1,009 km/h for the Victor. The B-47 Stratojet has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 9,662 km for the Victor. The Victor operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 10,089 m for the B-47 Stratojet.

The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in 2,042 units vs 86 for the Victor. The B-47 Stratojet first flew 5 years before the Victor (1947 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet or Victor?
The Victor is faster with a maximum speed of 1,009 km/h compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 977 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-47 Stratojet or Victor?
The B-47 Stratojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 100,000 kg compared to the Victor's 92,986 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 32.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or Victor?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 6 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or Victor?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.