Nimrod vs Shackleton
Nimrod vs Shackleton at a glance — top speed 926 vs 485 km/h, range 9,262 vs 6,782 km, max takeoff weight 87,090 vs 44,452 kg, built 49 vs 185 units.
Specifications
|
Nimrod |
Shackleton |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Hawker Siddeley |
Avro |
| First flight |
23 May 1967 |
9 March 1949 |
| Year introduced |
1969 |
1951 |
| Number produced |
49 units |
185 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
197.1 m² |
132.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
35.0 m |
36.5 m |
| Height |
9.5 m |
7.1 m |
| Length |
38.6 m |
28.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
926 km/h |
485 km/h |
| Operational range |
9,262 km |
6,782 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,411 m |
5,669 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
87,090 kg |
44,452 kg |
| Empty weight |
39,009 kg |
26,218 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 5,516 kgf
|
4 x 1,460 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Nimrod or Shackleton?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Shackleton's 485 km/h, a difference of 441 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nimrod or Shackleton?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the Shackleton's 6,782 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nimrod or Shackleton?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the Shackleton's 5,669 meters (18,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nimrod or Shackleton?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the Shackleton's 44,452 kg.
Which is larger, the Nimrod or Shackleton?
The Nimrod is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the Shackleton's 28.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nimrod or Shackleton?
The Shackleton entered service first in 1951, 18 years before the Nimrod which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nimrod or Shackleton?
The Shackleton has been produced in greater numbers with 185 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.
