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Canberra vs Pe-2 Buck

Canberra vs Pe-2 Buck at a glance — top speed 933 vs 540 km/h, range 5,440 vs 1,315 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 8,520 kg, built 949 vs 11,430 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
Specifications
Canberra Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Petlyakov
First flight 13 May 1949 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1951 1941
Number produced 949 units 11430 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.2 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 17.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.4 m
Length 20.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 393 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The Canberra has a longer range at 5,440 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The Canberra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,948 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The Canberra is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 10 years before the Canberra which entered service in 1951.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 949 units of the Canberra.