B-52 Stratofortress vs Valiant
Overview
The B-52 Stratofortress and the Valiant are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Vickers respectively.
Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the B-52 Stratofortress vs 912 km/h for the Valiant. The B-52 Stratofortress has an operational range of 14,200 km vs 7,200 km for the Valiant. The Valiant operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the B-52 Stratofortress. At 220,000 kg MTOW, the B-52 Stratofortress is 3.5x the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in 744 units vs 108 for the Valiant. The Valiant first flew 1 years before the B-52 Stratofortress (1951 vs 1952).
| American strategic bomber, significant for Cold War role, actively used in conflict zones from Vietnam to the Gulf War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 April 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number produced | 744 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| British high-altitude jet bomber, designed to carry nuclear weapons and operated during the 1950s and 1960s as part of the strategic deterrent force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Vickers |
| First flight | 18 May 1951 |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number produced | 108 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 370.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 56.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 48.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 14,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 220,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 83,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 8 x 968 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 219.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 912 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 63,503 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,419 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 11 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-52 Stratofortress or Valiant?
The B-52 Stratofortress is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-52 Stratofortress or Valiant?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-52 Stratofortress or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-52 Stratofortress or Valiant?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the B-52 Stratofortress or Valiant?
The B-52 Stratofortress is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-52 Stratofortress or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 0 years before the B-52 Stratofortress which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-52 Stratofortress or Valiant?
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in greater numbers with 744 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.