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B-1A vs B-47 Stratojet

B-1A vs B-47 Stratojet at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 977 km/h, range 9,800 vs 3,240 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 100,000 kg, built 4 vs 2,042 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Specifications
B-1A B-47 Stratojet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Boeing
First flight 23 December 1974 17 December 1947
Year introduced -- 1952
Number produced 4 units 2042 units
Average unit price $70 million $3 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 132.7 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 35.4 m
Height 10.4 m 8.5 m
Length 52.0 m 32.7 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 977 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 10,089 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 100,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 35,867 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 6 x 3,266 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or B-47 Stratojet?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 977 km/h, a difference of 1,147 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or B-47 Stratojet?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or B-47 Stratojet?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or B-47 Stratojet?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 100,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or B-47 Stratojet?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 32.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or B-47 Stratojet?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the B-47 Stratojet at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or B-47 Stratojet?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.