B-1A vs B-58 Hustler
Overview
The B-1A and the B-58 Hustler are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Convair respectively.
Top speed is 2,124 km/h for the B-1A vs 2,123 km/h for the B-58 Hustler. The B-1A has an operational range of 9,800 km vs 7,600 km for the B-58 Hustler. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 18,900 m for the B-1A. At 179,169 kg MTOW, the B-1A is 2.2x the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
The B-1A has been produced in 104 units vs 116 for the B-58 Hustler. Unit cost is $70M for the B-1A vs $18M for the B-58 Hustler. The B-58 Hustler first flew 18 years before the B-1A (1956 vs 1974).
| American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell |
| First flight | 23 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 104 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 11 November 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 116 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Wing area | 594.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 41.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 52.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2124 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 179,169 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 86,183 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,925 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 143.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,324 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 80,240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,100 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the B-58 Hustler's 2,123 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the B-58 Hustler's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the B-1A's 18,900 meters (62,007 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the B-58 Hustler at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler entered service first in 1960, 26 years before the B-1A which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 104 units of the B-1A.