B-52 Stratofortress vs Victor
Overview
The B-52 Stratofortress and the Victor are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Handley Page respectively.
Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the B-52 Stratofortress vs 1,009 km/h for the Victor. The B-52 Stratofortress has an operational range of 14,200 km vs 9,662 km for the Victor. The Victor operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the B-52 Stratofortress. At 220,000 kg MTOW, the B-52 Stratofortress is 2.4x the Victor's 92,986 kg.
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in 744 units vs 86 for the Victor.
| 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 jet-powered strategic bomber, developed during the Cold War, utilized as a nuclear deterrent and later as an aerial refuelling tanker until the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Handley Page |
| First flight | 24 December 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 86 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 | 223.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 35.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1009 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,662 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 92,986 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 40,383 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 12 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-52 Stratofortress or Victor?
The Victor is faster with a maximum speed of 1,009 km/h compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-52 Stratofortress or Victor?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the Victor's 9,662 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-52 Stratofortress or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-52 Stratofortress or Victor?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the Victor's 92,986 kg.
Which is larger, the B-52 Stratofortress or Victor?
The B-52 Stratofortress is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Victor's 35.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-52 Stratofortress or Victor?
The B-52 Stratofortress entered service first in 1955, 3 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-52 Stratofortress or Victor?
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in greater numbers with 744 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.