B-47 Stratojet vs B-52 Stratofortress
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B-47 Stratojet |
B-52 Stratofortress |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
Boeing |
| First flight |
17 December 1947 |
15 April 1952 |
| Year introduced |
1952 |
1955 |
| Number produced |
2042 units |
744 units |
| Average unit price |
$3 million |
$70 million |
| Wing area |
132.7 m² |
370.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
35.4 m |
56.4 m |
| Height |
8.5 m |
12.4 m |
| Length |
32.7 m |
48.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
977 km/h |
1000 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,240 km |
14,200 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,089 m |
15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
100,000 kg |
220,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
35,867 kg |
83,250 kg |
| Total thrust |
6 x 3,266 kgf
|
8 x 7,747 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 Stratofortress is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 977 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-47 Stratojet or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 100,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 Stratofortress is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 32.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-47 Stratojet or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 Stratofortress is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the B-47 Stratojet at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 3 years before the B-52 Stratofortress which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 744 units of the B-52 Stratofortress.
