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B-52 Stratofortress vs Vulcan

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-52 Stratofortress
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
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Specifications
B-52 Stratofortress Vulcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Avro
First flight 15 April 1952 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1955 1956
Number produced 744 units 134 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 370.0 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 56.4 m 30.3 m
Height 12.4 m 8.1 m
Length 48.5 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 14,200 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 220,000 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 83,250 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 8 x 7,747 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Overview

The B-52 Stratofortress and the Vulcan are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Avro respectively.

Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the B-52 Stratofortress vs 1,039 km/h for the Vulcan. The B-52 Stratofortress has an operational range of 14,200 km vs 4,195 km for the Vulcan. The Vulcan operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the B-52 Stratofortress. At 220,000 kg MTOW, the B-52 Stratofortress is 2.9:1 the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.

The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in 744 units vs 134 for the Vulcan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-52 Stratofortress or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-52 Stratofortress or Vulcan?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-52 Stratofortress or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-52 Stratofortress or Vulcan?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the B-52 Stratofortress or Vulcan?
The B-52 Stratofortress is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-52 Stratofortress or Vulcan?
The B-52 Stratofortress entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the Vulcan which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-52 Stratofortress or Vulcan?
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in greater numbers with 744 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.