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B-1B Lancer vs B-58 Hustler

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
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Specifications
B-1B Lancer B-58 Hustler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Convair
First flight 23 March 1983 11 November 1956
Year introduced 1986 1960
Number produced 104 units 116 units
Average unit price $283 million $18 million
Wing area 181.2 m² 143.3 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 17.3 m
Height 10.4 m 8.9 m
Length 44.5 m 29.5 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 2123 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 19,324 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 80,240 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 25,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 4 x 4,400 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 1,448 km/h for the B-1B Lancer vs 2,123 km/h for the B-58 Hustler. The B-1B Lancer has an operational range of 9,400 km vs 7,600 km for the B-58 Hustler. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 18,000 m for the B-1B Lancer. At 216,400 kg MTOW, the B-1B Lancer is 2.7:1 the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.

The B-1B Lancer has been produced in 104 units vs 116 for the B-58 Hustler. Unit cost is $283M for the B-1B Lancer vs $18M for the B-58 Hustler. The B-58 Hustler first flew 27 years before the B-1B Lancer (1956 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the B-1B Lancer's 1,448 km/h, a difference of 675 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the B-58 Hustler's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the B-1B Lancer's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or B-58 Hustler?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the B-58 Hustler at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler entered service first in 1960, 26 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or B-58 Hustler?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.