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B-1A vs Canberra

B-1A vs Canberra at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 933 km/h, range 9,800 vs 5,440 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 24,948 kg, built 4 vs 949 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Specifications
B-1A Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell English Electric
First flight 23 December 1974 13 May 1949
Year introduced -- 1951
Number produced 4 units 949 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 594.0 m² 89.2 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 19.5 m
Height 10.4 m 4.8 m
Length 52.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 5,440 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 24,948 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 9,820 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 2 x 3,357 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or Canberra?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 1,191 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Canberra?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Canberra?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Canberra?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Canberra?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Canberra?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.