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B-1B Lancer vs Canberra

B-1B Lancer vs Canberra at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 933 km/h, range 9,400 vs 5,440 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 24,948 kg, built 104 vs 949 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Specifications
B-1B Lancer Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell English Electric
First flight 23 March 1983 13 May 1949
Year introduced 1986 1951
Number produced 104 units 949 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 89.2 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 19.5 m
Height 10.4 m 4.8 m
Length 44.5 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 5,440 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 24,948 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 9,820 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 2 x 3,357 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Canberra?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Canberra?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 35 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Canberra?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.