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B-1B Lancer vs B-66 Destroyer

B-1B Lancer vs B-66 Destroyer at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 1,015 km/h, range 9,400 vs 3,974 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 37,648 kg, built 104 vs 294 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Specifications
B-1B Lancer B-66 Destroyer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Douglas
First flight 23 March 1983 28 June 1954
Year introduced 1986 1956
Number produced 104 units 294 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 72.5 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 22.1 m
Height 10.4 m 7.2 m
Length 44.5 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 1015 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 3,974 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 12,009 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 37,648 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 19,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 2 x 4,627 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 1,015 km/h, a difference of 433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer entered service first in 1956, 30 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.