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B-47 Stratojet vs B-58 Hustler

Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
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Specifications
B-47 Stratojet B-58 Hustler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Convair
First flight 17 December 1947 11 November 1956
Year introduced 1952 1960
Number produced 2042 units 116 units
Average unit price $3 million $18 million
Wing area 132.7 m² 143.3 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 17.3 m
Height 8.5 m 8.9 m
Length 32.7 m 29.5 m
Maximum speed 977 km/h 2123 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 10,089 m 19,324 m
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg 80,240 kg
Empty weight 35,867 kg 25,200 kg
Total thrust 6 x 544 kgf 4 x 1,100 kgf
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Overview

The B-47 Stratojet and the B-58 Hustler are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Convair respectively.

The B-58 Hustler reaches 2,123 km/h — 2.2x the B-47 Stratojet's 977 km/h. The B-47 Stratojet has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 7,600 km for the B-58 Hustler. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 10,089 m for the B-47 Stratojet.

The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in 2,042 units vs 116 for the B-58 Hustler. Unit cost is $3M for the B-47 Stratojet vs $18M for the B-58 Hustler. The B-47 Stratojet first flew 9 years before the B-58 Hustler (1947 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 977 km/h, a difference of 1,146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-47 Stratojet or B-58 Hustler?
The B-47 Stratojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 100,000 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or B-58 Hustler?
The B-47 Stratojet is longer at 32.6 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-47 Stratojet or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the B-47 Stratojet at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or B-58 Hustler?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 8 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or B-58 Hustler?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.