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Valiant vs Vulcan

Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
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Specifications
Valiant Vulcan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Vickers Avro
First flight 18 May 1951 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1955 1956
Number produced 108 units 134 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 219.4 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 34.9 m 30.3 m
Height 9.8 m 8.1 m
Length 33.0 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 912 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 63,503 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 34,419 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 4 x 44 kN 4 x 49 kN
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Overview

The Valiant and the Vulcan are both Bombers, manufactured by Vickers and Avro respectively.

Top speed is 912 km/h for the Valiant vs 1,039 km/h for the Vulcan. The Valiant has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 4,195 km for the Vulcan. The Vulcan 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 134 for the Vulcan. The Valiant first flew 1 years before the Vulcan (1951 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Valiant or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Valiant or Vulcan?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Valiant or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,111 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the Valiant or Vulcan?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Valiant or Vulcan?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the Vulcan which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Valiant or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.