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B-1B Lancer vs Pe-2 Buck

B-1B Lancer vs Pe-2 Buck at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 540 km/h, range 9,400 vs 1,315 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 8,520 kg, built 104 vs 11,430 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
Specifications
B-1B Lancer Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Petlyakov
First flight 23 March 1983 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1986 1941
Number produced 104 units 11430 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 17.2 m
Height 10.4 m 3.4 m
Length 44.5 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 908 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 45 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.