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B-1A vs F-117 Nighthawk

B-1A vs F-117 Nighthawk at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 993 km/h, range 9,800 vs 1,720 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 25,000 kg, built 4 vs 64 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Specifications
B-1A F-117 Nighthawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Lockheed
First flight 23 December 1974 18 June 1981
Year introduced -- 1983
Number produced 4 units 64 units
Average unit price $70 million $45 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 13.2 m
Height 10.4 m 3.8 m
Length 52.0 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 993 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 1,720 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 21,031 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 25,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 13,380 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 2 x 4,781 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 993 km/h, a difference of 1,131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the B-1A's 18,900 meters (62,007 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-117 Nighthawk at $45 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has been produced in greater numbers with 64 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.