B-2 Spirit vs F-117 Nighthawk
| American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 17 July 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $750 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 | 478.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 52.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 71,668 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 7,847 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-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the B-2 Spirit's 972 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the B-2 Spirit's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-2 Spirit is longer at 21.0 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-2 Spirit is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the F-117 Nighthawk at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk entered service first in 1983, 10 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has been produced in greater numbers with 64 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.