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B-66 Destroyer vs Victor

B-66 Destroyer vs Victor at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 1,009 km/h, range 3,974 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 92,986 kg, built 294 vs 86 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer Victor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Handley Page
First flight 28 June 1954 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1956 1958
Number produced 294 units 86 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 72.5 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 34.0 m
Height 7.2 m 8.6 m
Length 22.9 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or Victor?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the Victor's 1,009 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or Victor?
The Victor 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 Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or Victor?
The B-66 Destroyer entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or Victor?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.