Attribute | ![]() NAA XB-70 Valkyrie × | ![]() Avro Vulcan × |
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General | ||
Manufacturer | North American Aviation NAA | Avro |
Model | NAA XB-70 Valkyrie | Avro Vulcan |
Country | United States | United Kingdom |
Manufactured from (year) | 1964 | 1956 |
Manufactured to (year) | 1969 | 1965 |
Type | Military Aircraft | Military Aircraft |
Icao | XB70 | - |
Performance | ||
Engine | 6x 6 × General Electric YJ93-GE-3 afterburning | 4x Bristol Olympus Mk.101 / Mk.102 / Mk.104 |
Power, lbf (lbf) | 30,000 | 11,000 |
Avionics | - | VHF transmitter/receivers, l HF transmitter-receiver, H2S Mk9 radar etc. |
Max cruise speed (km/h) | 3,217 | 1,039 |
Approach speed (km/h) | - | 315 |
Travel range (km) | 6,901 | 4,195 |
Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.068 | - |
Service ceiling (m) | 23,576 | 16,764 |
Rate of climb (m/sec) | 36.42 | 81.28 |
Take off distance (m) | 2,256 | - |
Weights | ||
Max take off weight (kg) | 245,847 | 77,111 |
Max payload (kg) | 9,072 | 10,000 |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 136,074 | 42,169 |
Dimensions | ||
Seats | 2 | 5 |
Exterior length (m) | 56.6 | 30.45 |
Tail height (m) | 9.1 | 8.28 |
Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 2.6 |
Wing span (m) | 32 | 33.83 |
Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |