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B-66 Destroyer vs EF-111 Raven

B-66 Destroyer vs EF-111 Raven at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 2,350 km/h, range 3,974 vs 3,220 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 39,680 kg, built 294 vs 42 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EF-111 Raven
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer EF-111 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Grumman
First flight 28 June 1954 1 January 1977
Year introduced 1956 1981
Number produced 294 units 42 units
Average unit price -- $65 million
Wing area 72.5 m² 48.8 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 19.2 m
Height 7.2 m 5.0 m
Length 22.9 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 3,220 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 39,680 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 24,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 2 x 8,390 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 1,015 km/h, a difference of 1,335 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or EF-111 Raven?
The B-66 Destroyer has a longer range at 3,974 km compared to the EF-111 Raven's 3,220 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or EF-111 Raven?
The B-66 Destroyer entered service first in 1956, 25 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or EF-111 Raven?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.