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B-36 Peacemaker vs F-117 Nighthawk

B-36 Peacemaker vs F-117 Nighthawk at a glance — top speed 673 vs 993 km/h, range 16,093 vs 1,720 km, max takeoff weight 185,973 vs 25,000 kg, built 384 vs 64 units.

Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Specifications
B-36 Peacemaker F-117 Nighthawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Lockheed
First flight 8 August 1946 18 June 1981
Year introduced 1949 1983
Number produced 384 units 64 units
Average unit price $10 million $45 million
Wing area 443.5 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 70.0 m 13.2 m
Height 14.3 m 3.8 m
Length 49.4 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 673 km/h 993 km/h
Operational range 16,093 km 1,720 km
Service ceiling 13,289 m 21,031 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg 25,000 kg
Empty weight 75,530 kg 13,380 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 4,781 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-36 Peacemaker or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-36 Peacemaker or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 16,093 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-36 Peacemaker or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 13,289 meters (43,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-36 Peacemaker or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-36 Peacemaker or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-36 Peacemaker or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the B-36 Peacemaker at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the B-36 Peacemaker or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 34 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-36 Peacemaker or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in greater numbers with 384 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.