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B-52 Stratofortress vs B-66 Destroyer

B-52 Stratofortress vs B-66 Destroyer at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,015 km/h, range 14,200 vs 3,974 km, max takeoff weight 220,000 vs 37,648 kg, built 744 vs 294 units.

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-52 Stratofortress
Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Specifications
B-52 Stratofortress B-66 Destroyer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Douglas
First flight 15 April 1952 28 June 1954
Year introduced 1955 1956
Number produced 744 units 294 units
Average unit price $9.3 million --
Wing area 370.0 m² 72.5 m²
Wingspan 56.4 m 22.1 m
Height 12.4 m 7.2 m
Length 48.5 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1015 km/h
Operational range 14,200 km 3,974 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,009 m
Max. takeoff weight 220,000 kg 37,648 kg
Empty weight 83,250 kg 19,300 kg
Total thrust 8 x 7,747 kgf 2 x 4,627 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-52 Stratofortress is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-52 Stratofortress entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in greater numbers with 744 units compared to 294 units of the B-66 Destroyer.