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B-47 Stratojet vs Vulcan

Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
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Specifications
B-47 Stratojet Vulcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Avro
First flight 17 December 1947 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1952 1956
Number produced 2042 units 134 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 132.7 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 30.3 m
Height 8.5 m 8.1 m
Length 32.7 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 977 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 10,089 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 35,867 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Overview

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

Top speed is 977 km/h for the B-47 Stratojet vs 1,039 km/h for the Vulcan. The B-47 Stratojet has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 4,195 km for the Vulcan. The Vulcan 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 134 for the Vulcan. The B-47 Stratojet first flew 5 years before the Vulcan (1947 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 977 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a longer range at 4,195 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The B-47 Stratojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 100,000 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or Vulcan?
The B-47 Stratojet is longer at 32.6 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or Vulcan?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 4 years before the Vulcan which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or Vulcan?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.