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B-1A vs B-57 Canberra

B-1A vs B-57 Canberra at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 960 km/h, range 9,800 vs 4,380 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 24,365 kg, built 4 vs 403 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Specifications
B-1A B-57 Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Martin
First flight 23 December 1974 20 July 1953
Year introduced -- 1954
Number produced 4 units 403 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 594.0 m² 89.0 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 19.5 m
Height 10.4 m 4.5 m
Length 52.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 960 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 4,380 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 13,745 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 24,365 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 12,285 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 2 x 3,275 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 1,164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.