B-1B Lancer vs B-47 Stratojet

Overview

The B-1B Lancer and the B-47 Stratojet are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 1,448 km/h for the B-1B Lancer vs 977 km/h for the B-47 Stratojet . The B-1B Lancer has an operational range of 9,400 km vs 3,240 km for the B-47 Stratojet . The B-1B Lancer operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 10,089 m for the B-47 Stratojet . At 216,400 kg MTOW, the B-1B Lancer is 2.2x the B-47 Stratojet 's 100,000 kg.

The B-1B Lancer has been produced in 104 units vs 2,042 for the B-47 Stratojet . Unit cost is $283M for the B-1B Lancer vs $3M for the B-47 Stratojet . The B-47 Stratojet first flew 36 years before the B-1B Lancer (1947 vs 1983).

B-1B Lancer

American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing.
Rockwell B-1B Lancer Bomber profile drawing
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
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B-47 Stratojet

American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles.
Boeing B-47 Stratojet Bomber profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 17 December 1947
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 2042 units
Average unit price $3 million
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B-1B Lancer

Wing area 181.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 41.8 m ◉
Height 10.4 m ◉
Length 44.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 1448 km/h ◉
Operational range 9,400 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg ◉
Empty weight 87,100 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 1,644 kgf ◉

B-47 Stratojet

Wing area 132.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 35.4 m ◉
Height 8.5 m ◉
Length 32.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 977 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,240 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,089 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 35,867 kg ◉
Total thrust 6 x 544 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or B-47 Stratojet ?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the B-47 Stratojet 's 977 km/h, a difference of 471 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or B-47 Stratojet ?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet 's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or B-47 Stratojet ?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the B-47 Stratojet 's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or B-47 Stratojet ?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the B-47 Stratojet 's 100,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or B-47 Stratojet ?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the B-47 Stratojet 's 32.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or B-47 Stratojet ?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the B-47 Stratojet at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or B-47 Stratojet ?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 34 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or B-47 Stratojet ?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.

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