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F-117 Nighthawk vs Valiant

F-117 Nighthawk vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 993 vs 912 km/h, range 1,720 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 63,503 kg, built 64 vs 108 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed Vickers
First flight 18 June 1981 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1983 1955
Number produced 64 units 108 units
Average unit price $45 million --
Wing area 73.0 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 34.9 m
Height 3.8 m 9.8 m
Length 20.1 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 993 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 21,031 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or Valiant?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or Valiant?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the Valiant's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,503 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 28 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or Valiant?
The Valiant has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.