Comparison of Avro Vulcan and Convair B-58 Hustler [S]ave
| Attribute |  Avro Vulcan × |  Convair B-58 Hustler × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Avro | Convair |
| Model | Avro Vulcan | Convair B-58 Hustler |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1956 | 1956 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1965 | 1962 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | - | B58 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Bristol Olympus Mk.101 / Mk.102 / Mk.104 | 4x General Electric J79-GE-5A |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 11,000 | 15,000 |
| Avionics | VHF transmitter/receivers, l HF transmitter-receiver, H2S Mk9 radar etc. | AN/APB-2 Bombing radar & AN/APN-110 Doppler navigational radar |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,039 | 2,122 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 315 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 4,195 | 7,593 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 16,764 | 19,751 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 81.28 | 88.39 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 77,111 | 73,935 |
| Max payload (kg) | 10,000 | 8,823 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 42,169 | 41,348 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 5 | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 30.45 | 29.51 |
| Tail height (m) | 8.28 | 9.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 33.83 | 17.3 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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