B-1B Lancer vs F-117 Nighthawk
| 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 stealth attack aircraft, prominent in 1980s-2000s, notorious for service in Gulf War and Operation Allied Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 18 June 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 64 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| Wing area | 181.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 41.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1448 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 9,400 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 | 73.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 993 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,720 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 21,031 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 25,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,380 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,781 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 993 km/h, a difference of 455 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the B-1B Lancer's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the F-117 Nighthawk at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk entered service first in 1983, 3 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-1B Lancer has been produced in greater numbers with 104 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.