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B-36 Peacemaker vs B-58 Hustler

Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
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Specifications
B-36 Peacemaker B-58 Hustler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Convair
First flight 8 August 1946 11 November 1956
Year introduced 1949 1960
Number produced 384 units 116 units
Average unit price $10 million $18 million
Wing area 443.5 m² 143.3 m²
Wingspan 70.0 m 17.3 m
Height 14.3 m 8.9 m
Length 49.4 m 29.5 m
Maximum speed 673 km/h 2123 km/h
Operational range 6,413 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 13,289 m 19,324 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg 80,240 kg
Empty weight 75,530 kg 25,200 kg
Total thrust 0 4 x 1,100 kgf
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Overview

The B-36 Peacemaker and the B-58 Hustler are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Convair respectively.

The B-58 Hustler reaches 2,123 km/h — 3.2x the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h. The B-36 Peacemaker has an operational range of 6,413 km vs 7,600 km for the B-58 Hustler. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 13,289 m for the B-36 Peacemaker. At 185,973 kg MTOW, the B-36 Peacemaker is 2.3x the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.

The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in 384 units vs 116 for the B-58 Hustler. Unit cost is $10M for the B-36 Peacemaker vs $18M for the B-58 Hustler. The B-36 Peacemaker first flew 10 years before the B-58 Hustler (1946 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-36 Peacemaker or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 1,450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-36 Peacemaker or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 6,413 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-36 Peacemaker or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 13,289 meters (43,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-36 Peacemaker or B-58 Hustler?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-36 Peacemaker or B-58 Hustler?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-36 Peacemaker or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the B-36 Peacemaker at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the B-36 Peacemaker or B-58 Hustler?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 11 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-36 Peacemaker or B-58 Hustler?
The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in greater numbers with 384 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.