GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

B-1A vs B-52 Stratofortress

B-1A vs B-52 Stratofortress at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 1,000 km/h, range 9,800 vs 14,200 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 220,000 kg, built 4 vs 744 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-52 Stratofortress
Specifications
B-1A B-52 Stratofortress
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Boeing
First flight 23 December 1974 15 April 1952
Year introduced -- 1955
Number produced 4 units 744 units
Average unit price $70 million $9.3 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 370.0 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 56.4 m
Height 10.4 m 12.4 m
Length 52.0 m 48.5 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 1000 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 14,200 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 220,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 83,250 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 8 x 7,747 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
B-52 Stratofortress vs B-1B Lancer B-52 Stratofortress vs Tu-95 Bear B-1A vs Pe-2 Buck B-1A vs Il-28 Beagle B-1A vs Tu-2 Bat B-1A vs B-47 Stratojet

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1,124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the B-1A's 9,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the B-1A's 179,169 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 48.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the B-52 Stratofortress at $9.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in greater numbers with 744 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.