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Canberra vs Valiant

Canberra vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 933 vs 912 km/h, range 5,440 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 63,503 kg, built 949 vs 108 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
Canberra Valiant
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Vickers
First flight 13 May 1949 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1951 1955
Number produced 949 units 108 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.2 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 34.9 m
Height 4.8 m 9.8 m
Length 20.0 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or Valiant?
The Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,503 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Valiant?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 4 years before the Valiant which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Valiant?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.