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B-1A vs B-36 Peacemaker

B-1A vs B-36 Peacemaker at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 673 km/h, range 9,800 vs 16,093 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 185,973 kg, built 4 vs 384 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Specifications
B-1A B-36 Peacemaker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Convair
First flight 23 December 1974 8 August 1946
Year introduced -- 1949
Number produced 4 units 384 units
Average unit price $70 million $10 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 443.5 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 70.0 m
Height 10.4 m 14.3 m
Length 52.0 m 49.4 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 673 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 16,093 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 13,289 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 185,973 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 75,530 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 1,451 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 16,093 km compared to the B-1A's 9,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 13,289 meters (43,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the B-1A's 179,169 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 49.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the B-36 Peacemaker at $10 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in greater numbers with 384 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.