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B-52 Stratofortress vs B-57 Canberra

B-52 Stratofortress vs B-57 Canberra at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 960 km/h, range 14,200 vs 4,380 km, max takeoff weight 220,000 vs 24,365 kg, built 744 vs 403 units.

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-52 Stratofortress
Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Specifications
B-52 Stratofortress B-57 Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Martin
First flight 15 April 1952 20 July 1953
Year introduced 1955 1954
Number produced 744 units 403 units
Average unit price $9.3 million --
Wing area 370.0 m² 89.0 m²
Wingspan 56.4 m 19.5 m
Height 12.4 m 4.5 m
Length 48.5 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 960 km/h
Operational range 14,200 km 4,380 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,745 m
Max. takeoff weight 220,000 kg 24,365 kg
Empty weight 83,250 kg 12,285 kg
Total thrust 8 x 7,747 kgf 2 x 3,275 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-57 Canberra?
The B-52 Stratofortress is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-57 Canberra?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-57 Canberra?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-57 Canberra?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-57 Canberra?
The B-52 Stratofortress is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 1 years before the B-52 Stratofortress which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-52 Stratofortress or B-57 Canberra?
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in greater numbers with 744 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.