B-1B Lancer vs B-2 Spirit
| American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell |
| First flight | 23 March 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 104 units |
| Average unit price | $283 million |
| American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 17 July 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $750 million |
| Wing area | 181.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 41.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1448 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 9,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 216,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 87,100 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 478.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 52.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 71,668 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 7,847 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or B-2 Spirit?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the B-2 Spirit's 972 km/h, a difference of 476 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or B-2 Spirit?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the B-1B Lancer's 9,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or B-2 Spirit?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the B-2 Spirit's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or B-2 Spirit?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the B-2 Spirit's 170,200 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or B-2 Spirit?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the B-2 Spirit's 21.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or B-2 Spirit?
The B-2 Spirit is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the B-1B Lancer at $283 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or B-2 Spirit?
The B-1B Lancer entered service first in 1986, 7 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or B-2 Spirit?
The B-1B Lancer has been produced in greater numbers with 104 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.