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B-21 Raider vs B-58 Hustler

B-21 Raider vs B-58 Hustler at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 2,123 km/h, range 9,600 vs 7,600 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 80,240 kg, built 3 vs 116 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Specifications
B-21 Raider B-58 Hustler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Convair
First flight 10 November 2023 11 November 1956
Year introduced 2027 1960
Number produced 3 units 116 units
Average unit price $700 million $18 million
Wing area -- m² 143.3 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 17.3 m
Height -- m 8.9 m
Length 16.0 m 29.5 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 2123 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 19,324 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 80,240 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 25,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 4 x 4,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the B-21 Raider's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 1,073 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or B-58 Hustler?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the B-58 Hustler's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the B-21 Raider's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or B-58 Hustler?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-21 Raider or B-58 Hustler?
The B-21 Raider is more expensive at approximately $700 million per unit compared to the B-58 Hustler at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler entered service first in 1960, 67 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.