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B-2 Spirit vs Canberra

B-2 Spirit vs Canberra at a glance — top speed 972 vs 933 km/h, range 11,000 vs 5,440 km, max takeoff weight 170,200 vs 24,948 kg, built 21 vs 949 units.

Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-2 Spirit
English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Specifications
B-2 Spirit Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop English Electric
First flight 17 July 1989 13 May 1949
Year introduced 1993 1951
Number produced 21 units 949 units
Average unit price $750 million --
Wing area 478.0 m² 89.2 m²
Wingspan 52.0 m 19.5 m
Height 5.0 m 4.8 m
Length 21.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 5,440 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 170,200 kg 24,948 kg
Empty weight 71,668 kg 9,820 kg
Total thrust 4 x 7,847 kgf 2 x 3,357 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or Canberra?
The B-2 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or Canberra?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or Canberra?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or Canberra?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or Canberra?
The B-2 Spirit is longer at 21.0 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or Canberra?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 42 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or Canberra?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.