Avro Vulcan vs. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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Avro Vulcan |
versus |
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
30.46 m |
99 ft 11 in |
length |
22.56 m |
74 ft 0 in |
8.28 m |
27 ft 2 in |
height |
5.82 m |
19 ft 1 in |
33.53 m |
110 ft |
wingspan |
31.62 m |
103 ft 9 in |
4 Bristol Olympus |
engines |
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines |
20,000 lbs |
thrust per engine |
1,200 horsepower |
80,000 lbs |
total thrust |
4,800 horsepower |
35,000 kg |
77,200 lb |
MTOW |
29,484 kg |
65,000 lb |
2,592 nm |
4,798 km |
range |
2,000 mi |
1,739 nm |
1,010 km/h |
627 mph |
cruise speed |
226 mph |
364 km/h |
10,000 kg payload |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.