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B-57 Canberra vs F-117 Nighthawk

B-57 Canberra vs F-117 Nighthawk at a glance — top speed 960 vs 993 km/h, range 4,380 vs 1,720 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 25,000 kg, built 403 vs 64 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Specifications
B-57 Canberra F-117 Nighthawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Lockheed
First flight 20 July 1953 18 June 1981
Year introduced 1954 1983
Number produced 403 units 64 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 13.2 m
Height 4.5 m 3.8 m
Length 20.0 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 993 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 1,720 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 21,031 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 25,000 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 13,380 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 4,781 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-57 Canberra has a longer range at 4,380 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 29 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.