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B-1B Lancer vs B-36 Peacemaker

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
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Specifications
B-1B Lancer B-36 Peacemaker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Convair
First flight 23 March 1983 8 August 1946
Year introduced 1986 1949
Number produced 104 units 384 units
Average unit price $283 million $10 million
Wing area 181.2 m² 443.5 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 70.0 m
Height 10.4 m 14.3 m
Length 44.5 m 49.4 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 673 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 6,413 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 13,289 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 185,973 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 75,530 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,644 kgf 0
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Overview

The B-1B Lancer and the B-36 Peacemaker are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Convair respectively.

The B-1B Lancer reaches 1,448 km/h — 2.2x the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h. The B-1B Lancer has an operational range of 9,400 km vs 6,413 km for the B-36 Peacemaker. The B-1B Lancer operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 13,289 m for the B-36 Peacemaker.

The B-1B Lancer has been produced in 104 units vs 384 for the B-36 Peacemaker. Unit cost is $283M for the B-1B Lancer vs $10M for the B-36 Peacemaker. The B-36 Peacemaker first flew 37 years before the B-1B Lancer (1946 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 775 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 6,413 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 13,289 meters (43,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 185,973 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the B-1B Lancer's 44.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the B-36 Peacemaker at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 37 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in greater numbers with 384 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.