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B-58 Hustler vs Vulcan

B-58 Hustler vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 1,039 km/h, range 7,600 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 77,111 kg, built 116 vs 134 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
B-58 Hustler Vulcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Avro
First flight 11 November 1956 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1960 1956
Number produced 116 units 134 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 143.3 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 30.3 m
Height 8.9 m 8.1 m
Length 29.5 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 37,908 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 Vulcan?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Vulcan's 1,039 km/h, a difference of 1,084 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Vulcan?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Vulcan?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Vulcan's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Vulcan?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Vulcan?
The Vulcan entered service first in 1956, 4 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.