| Attribute | Vickers VC.1 Viking × | Bristol Beaufighter × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Vickers-Armstrongs | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Model | Vickers VC.1 Viking | Bristol Beaufighter |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1945 | 1940 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1954 | 1946 |
| Type | Passenger Turbo Props | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | VC1 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Bristol Hercules 634 | 2x Bristol Hercules XVII or Bristol Hercules XVIII |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,690 | 1,750 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 424 | 537 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 167 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,778 | 2,815 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,620 | 8,077 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.62 | 8.13 |
| Take off distance (m) | 780 | 695 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,200 | 700 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 15,422 | 11,521 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,500 | 2,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 3,369 | 3,100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 26 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 19.86 | 12.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.97 | 4.83 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.6 | 1.35 |
| Wing span (m) | 27.2 | 17.63 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |