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B-57 Canberra vs B-58 Hustler

B-57 Canberra vs B-58 Hustler at a glance — top speed 960 vs 2,123 km/h, range 4,380 vs 7,600 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 80,240 kg, built 403 vs 116 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Specifications
B-57 Canberra B-58 Hustler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Convair
First flight 20 July 1953 11 November 1956
Year introduced 1954 1960
Number produced 403 units 116 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 143.3 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 17.3 m
Height 4.5 m 8.9 m
Length 20.0 m 29.5 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 2123 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 19,324 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 80,240 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 25,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 4 x 4,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 1,163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or B-58 Hustler?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 6 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or B-58 Hustler?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.