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B-66 Destroyer vs Canberra

B-66 Destroyer vs Canberra at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 933 km/h, range 3,974 vs 5,440 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 24,948 kg, built 294 vs 949 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas English Electric
First flight 28 June 1954 13 May 1949
Year introduced 1956 1951
Number produced 294 units 949 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 72.5 m² 89.2 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 19.5 m
Height 7.2 m 4.8 m
Length 22.9 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 5,440 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 24,948 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 9,820 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 2 x 3,357 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or Canberra?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or Canberra?
The Canberra has a longer range at 5,440 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or Canberra?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or Canberra?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,648 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or Canberra?
The B-66 Destroyer is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or Canberra?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 5 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or Canberra?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 294 units of the B-66 Destroyer.