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Canberra vs Vulcan

Canberra vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 933 vs 1,039 km/h, range 5,440 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 77,111 kg, built 949 vs 134 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
Canberra Vulcan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Avro
First flight 13 May 1949 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1951 1956
Number produced 949 units 134 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.2 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 30.3 m
Height 4.8 m 8.1 m
Length 20.0 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 37,908 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 Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Vulcan?
The Canberra has a longer range at 5,440 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,111 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Vulcan?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 5 years before the Vulcan which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Vulcan?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.