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B-66 Destroyer vs Valiant

B-66 Destroyer vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 912 km/h, range 3,974 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 63,503 kg, built 294 vs 108 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Vickers
First flight 28 June 1954 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1956 1955
Number produced 294 units 108 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 72.5 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 34.9 m
Height 7.2 m 9.8 m
Length 22.9 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or Valiant?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,503 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or Valiant?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.