B-1B Lancer vs B-58 Hustler
| 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 supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 11 November 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 116 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Wing area | 181.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 41.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1340 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,000 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 | 143.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,324 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 80,240 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 25,200 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,400 kgf â—‰ |
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