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B-1B Lancer vs B-57 Canberra

B-1B Lancer vs B-57 Canberra at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 960 km/h, range 9,400 vs 4,380 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 24,365 kg, built 104 vs 403 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Specifications
B-1B Lancer B-57 Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Martin
First flight 23 March 1983 20 July 1953
Year introduced 1986 1954
Number produced 104 units 403 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 89.0 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 19.5 m
Height 10.4 m 4.5 m
Length 44.5 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 960 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 4,380 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 13,745 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 24,365 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 12,285 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 2 x 3,275 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 488 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or B-57 Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 32 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.