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Valiant vs Victor

Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
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Specifications
Valiant Victor
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Vickers Handley Page
First flight 18 May 1951 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1955 1958
Number produced 108 units 86 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 219.4 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 34.9 m 34.0 m
Height 9.8 m 8.6 m
Length 33.0 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 912 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 63,503 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 34,419 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 4 x 44 kN 4 x 49 kN
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Overview

The Valiant and the Victor are both Bombers, manufactured by Vickers and Handley Page respectively.

Top speed is 912 km/h for the Valiant vs 1,009 km/h for the Victor. The Valiant has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 9,662 km for the Victor. The Victor operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 16,000 m for the Valiant.

The Valiant has been produced in 108 units vs 86 for the Victor. The Valiant first flew 1 years before the Victor (1951 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Valiant or Victor?
The Victor is faster with a maximum speed of 1,009 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Valiant or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Valiant or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Valiant's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the Valiant or Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the Valiant or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Valiant or Victor?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 3 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Valiant or Victor?
The Valiant has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.