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B-2 Spirit vs B-58 Hustler

B-2 Spirit vs B-58 Hustler at a glance — top speed 972 vs 2,123 km/h, range 11,000 vs 7,600 km, max takeoff weight 170,200 vs 80,240 kg, built 21 vs 116 units.

Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-2 Spirit
Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Specifications
B-2 Spirit B-58 Hustler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Convair
First flight 17 July 1989 11 November 1956
Year introduced 1993 1960
Number produced 21 units 116 units
Average unit price $750 million $18 million
Wing area 478.0 m² 143.3 m²
Wingspan 52.0 m 17.3 m
Height 5.0 m 8.9 m
Length 21.0 m 29.5 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 2123 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 19,324 m
Max. takeoff weight 170,200 kg 80,240 kg
Empty weight 71,668 kg 25,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 7,847 kgf 4 x 4,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the B-2 Spirit's 972 km/h, a difference of 1,151 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or B-58 Hustler?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the B-58 Hustler's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the B-2 Spirit's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or B-58 Hustler?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the B-2 Spirit's 21.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-2 Spirit or B-58 Hustler?
The B-2 Spirit is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the B-58 Hustler at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler entered service first in 1960, 33 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.