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B-58 Hustler vs Victor

B-58 Hustler vs Victor at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 1,009 km/h, range 7,600 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 92,986 kg, built 116 vs 86 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
B-58 Hustler Victor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Handley Page
First flight 11 November 1956 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1960 1958
Number produced 116 units 86 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 143.3 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 34.0 m
Height 8.9 m 8.6 m
Length 29.5 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Victor?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Victor's 1,009 km/h, a difference of 1,114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the B-58 Hustler's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Victor?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Victor's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Victor?
The Victor entered service first in 1958, 2 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Victor?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.