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Canberra vs Victor

Canberra vs Victor at a glance — top speed 933 vs 1,009 km/h, range 5,440 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 92,986 kg, built 949 vs 86 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
Canberra Victor
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Handley Page
First flight 13 May 1949 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1951 1958
Number produced 949 units 86 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.2 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 34.0 m
Height 4.8 m 8.6 m
Length 20.0 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or Victor?
The Victor is faster with a maximum speed of 1,009 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Victor?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 7 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Victor?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.