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Victor vs Vulcan

Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
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Specifications
Victor Vulcan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Handley Page Avro
First flight 24 December 1952 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1958 1956
Number produced 86 units 134 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 223.5 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 34.0 m 30.3 m
Height 8.6 m 8.1 m
Length 35.0 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 1009 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 9,662 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 92,986 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 40,383 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 4 x 49 kN 4 x 49 kN
Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Victor or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the Victor's 1,009 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Victor or Vulcan?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Victor or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Victor's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Victor or Vulcan?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the Victor or Vulcan?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Victor or Vulcan?
The Vulcan entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Victor or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.