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B-1A vs B-58 Hustler

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
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Specifications
B-1A B-58 Hustler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Convair
First flight 23 December 1974 11 November 1956
Year introduced -- 1960
Number produced 4 units 116 units
Average unit price $70 million $18 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 143.3 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 17.3 m
Height 10.4 m 8.9 m
Length 52.0 m 29.5 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 2123 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 19,324 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 80,240 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 25,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 4 x 4,400 kgf
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Overview

The B-1A and the B-58 Hustler are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Convair respectively.

Top speed is 2,124 km/h for the B-1A vs 2,123 km/h for the B-58 Hustler. The B-1A has an operational range of 9,800 km vs 7,600 km for the B-58 Hustler. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 18,900 m for the B-1A. At 179,169 kg MTOW, the B-1A is 2.2:1 the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.

The B-1A has been produced in 4 units vs 116 for the B-58 Hustler. Unit cost is $70M for the B-1A vs $18M for the B-58 Hustler. The B-58 Hustler first flew 18 years before the B-1A (1956 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the B-58 Hustler's 2,123 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the B-58 Hustler's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the B-1A's 18,900 meters (62,007 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the B-58 Hustler at $18 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.