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B-47 Stratojet vs B-57 Canberra

B-47 Stratojet vs B-57 Canberra at a glance — top speed 977 vs 960 km/h, range 3,240 vs 4,380 km, max takeoff weight 100,000 vs 24,365 kg, built 2,042 vs 403 units.

Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Specifications
B-47 Stratojet B-57 Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Martin
First flight 17 December 1947 20 July 1953
Year introduced 1952 1954
Number produced 2042 units 403 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 132.7 m² 89.0 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 19.5 m
Height 8.5 m 4.5 m
Length 32.7 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 977 km/h 960 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 4,380 km
Service ceiling 10,089 m 13,745 m
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg 24,365 kg
Empty weight 35,867 kg 12,285 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf 2 x 3,275 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet or B-57 Canberra?
The B-47 Stratojet is faster with a maximum speed of 977 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra has a longer range at 4,380 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-47 Stratojet or B-57 Canberra?
The B-47 Stratojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 100,000 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or B-57 Canberra?
The B-47 Stratojet is longer at 32.6 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or B-57 Canberra?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 2 years before the B-57 Canberra which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or B-57 Canberra?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.