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Fairey Gannet vs Shackleton

Fairey Gannet vs Shackleton at a glance — top speed 417 vs 485 km/h, range 1,127 vs 6,782 km, max takeoff weight 11,340 vs 44,452 kg, built 303 vs 185 units.

Fairey Gannet military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Fairey Gannet
Avro Shackleton military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Shackleton
Specifications
Fairey Gannet Shackleton
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairey Avro
First flight 19 September 1949 9 March 1949
Year introduced 1953 1951
Number produced 303 units 185 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 44.9 m² 132.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 36.5 m
Height 5.1 m 7.1 m
Length 13.4 m 28.2 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 485 km/h
Operational range 1,127 km 6,782 km
Service ceiling 7,700 m 5,669 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,340 kg 44,452 kg
Empty weight 7,421 kg 26,218 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,890 kW 4 x 1,460 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fairey Gannet or Shackleton?
The Shackleton is faster with a maximum speed of 485 km/h compared to the Fairey Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fairey Gannet or Shackleton?
The Shackleton has a longer range at 6,782 km compared to the Fairey Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fairey Gannet or Shackleton?
The Fairey Gannet has a higher service ceiling at 7,700 meters (25,262 ft) compared to the Shackleton's 5,669 meters (18,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fairey Gannet or Shackleton?
The Shackleton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,452 kg compared to the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Fairey Gannet or Shackleton?
The Shackleton is longer at 28.2 meters compared to the Fairey Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fairey Gannet or Shackleton?
The Shackleton entered service first in 1951, 2 years before the Fairey Gannet which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fairey Gannet or Shackleton?
The Fairey Gannet has been produced in greater numbers with 303 units compared to 185 units of the Shackleton.