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B-58 Hustler vs Valiant

B-58 Hustler vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 912 km/h, range 7,600 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 63,503 kg, built 116 vs 108 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
B-58 Hustler Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Vickers
First flight 11 November 1956 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1960 1955
Number produced 116 units 108 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 143.3 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 34.9 m
Height 8.9 m 9.8 m
Length 29.5 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Valiant?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 1,211 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Valiant?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Valiant?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Valiant's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Valiant?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 5 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Valiant?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.