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B-57 Canberra vs Pe-2 Buck

B-57 Canberra vs Pe-2 Buck at a glance — top speed 960 vs 540 km/h, range 4,380 vs 1,315 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 8,520 kg, built 403 vs 11,430 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
Specifications
B-57 Canberra Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Petlyakov
First flight 20 July 1953 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1954 1941
Number produced 403 units 11430 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.0 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 17.2 m
Height 4.5 m 3.4 m
Length 20.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-57 Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 960 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-57 Canberra has a longer range at 4,380 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,365 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-57 Canberra is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 13 years before the B-57 Canberra which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.