B-1B Lancer vs B-2 Spirit
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|
B-1B Lancer |
B-2 Spirit |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Rockwell |
Northrop |
| First flight |
23 March 1983 |
17 July 1989 |
| Year introduced |
1986 |
1993 |
| Number produced |
104 units |
21 units |
| Average unit price |
$283 million |
$750 million |
| Wing area |
181.2 m² |
478.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
41.8 m |
52.0 m |
| Height |
10.4 m |
5.0 m |
| Length |
44.5 m |
21.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
1448 km/h |
972 km/h |
| Operational range |
9,400 km |
11,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,000 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
216,400 kg |
170,200 kg |
| Empty weight |
87,100 kg |
71,668 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 13,961 kgf
|
4 x 7,847 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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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.
