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Pe-2 Buck vs Valiant

Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
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Specifications
Pe-2 Buck Valiant
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Petlyakov Vickers
First flight 22 December 1939 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1941 1955
Number produced 11430 units 108 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 40.5 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 17.2 m 34.9 m
Height 3.4 m 9.8 m
Length 12.7 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 1,315 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 8,800 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,520 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 5,950 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 2 x 820 kW 4 x 44 kN
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Overview

The Pe-2 Buck and the Valiant are both Bombers, manufactured by Petlyakov and Vickers respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the Pe-2 Buck vs 912 km/h for the Valiant. The Pe-2 Buck has an operational range of 1,315 km vs 7,200 km for the Valiant. The Valiant operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 8,800 m for the Pe-2 Buck. At 63,503 kg MTOW, the Valiant is 7.5:1 the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.

The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in 11,430 units vs 108 for the Valiant. The Pe-2 Buck first flew 12 years before the Valiant (1939 vs 1951).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pe-2 Buck or Valiant?
The Valiant is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 372 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pe-2 Buck or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pe-2 Buck or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pe-2 Buck or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,503 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the Pe-2 Buck or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pe-2 Buck or Valiant?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 14 years before the Valiant which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pe-2 Buck or Valiant?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.