| Attribute | North American B-45 Tornado × | Douglas B-66 Destroyer × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | North American Aviation NAA | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | North American B-45 Tornado | Douglas B-66 Destroyer |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1948 | 1954 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1951 | 1958 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | B45 | B66 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x General Electric J47-GE-13 | 2x Allison J71-A-11 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 6,000 | 10,200 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 911 | 1,019 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 296 | 215 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,919 | 2,897 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 14,021 | 13,106 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 26.42 | 25.4 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,045 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,100 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 41,628 | 37,650 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 37,460 | 25,455 |
| Max payload (kg) | 10,000 | 7,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 21,751 | 17,602 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 22.96 | 22.9 |
| Tail height (m) | 7.67 | 7.19 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2 | 2 |
| Wing span (m) | 27.13 | 22.1 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |