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B-52 Stratofortress vs Valiant

B-52 Stratofortress vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 912 km/h, range 14,200 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 220,000 vs 63,503 kg, built 744 vs 108 units.

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-52 Stratofortress
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
B-52 Stratofortress Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Vickers
First flight 15 April 1952 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1955 1955
Number produced 744 units 108 units
Average unit price $9.3 million --
Wing area 370.0 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 56.4 m 34.9 m
Height 12.4 m 9.8 m
Length 48.5 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 14,200 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 220,000 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 83,250 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 8 x 7,747 kgf 4 x 44 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?
Both the B-52 Stratofortress and Valiant entered service in the same year: 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.