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F-117 Nighthawk vs Vulcan

F-117 Nighthawk vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 993 vs 1,039 km/h, range 1,720 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 77,111 kg, built 64 vs 134 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk Vulcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed Avro
First flight 18 June 1981 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1983 1956
Number produced 64 units 134 units
Average unit price $45 million --
Wing area 73.0 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 30.3 m
Height 3.8 m 8.1 m
Length 20.1 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 993 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 21,031 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 993 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a longer range at 4,195 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or Vulcan?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the Vulcan's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,111 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or Vulcan?
The Vulcan entered service first in 1956, 27 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.