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B-29 Superfortress vs B-58 Hustler

B-29 Superfortress vs B-58 Hustler at a glance — top speed 575 vs 2,123 km/h, range 5,230 vs 7,600 km, max takeoff weight 60,555 vs 80,240 kg, built 3,970 vs 116 units.

Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
B-29 Superfortress B-58 Hustler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Convair
First flight 21 September 1942 11 November 1956
Year introduced 1943 1960
Number produced 3970 units 116 units
Average unit price $640K $18 million
Wing area 161.3 m² 143.3 m²
Wingspan 43.1 m 17.3 m
Height 8.5 m 8.9 m
Length 30.2 m 29.5 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 2123 km/h
Operational range 5,230 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 9,710 m 19,324 m
Max. takeoff weight 60,555 kg 80,240 kg
Empty weight 33,793 kg 25,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,640 kW 4 x 6,804 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-29 Superfortress or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 575 km/h, a difference of 1,548 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-29 Superfortress or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 5,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-29 Superfortress or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 9,710 meters (31,856 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-29 Superfortress or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 60,555 kg.
Which is larger, the B-29 Superfortress or B-58 Hustler?
The B-29 Superfortress is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-29 Superfortress or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the B-29 Superfortress at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the B-29 Superfortress or B-58 Hustler?
The B-29 Superfortress entered service first in 1943, 17 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-29 Superfortress or B-58 Hustler?
The B-29 Superfortress has been produced in greater numbers with 3,970 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.