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B-58 Hustler vs Canberra

B-58 Hustler vs Canberra at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 933 km/h, range 7,600 vs 5,440 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 24,948 kg, built 116 vs 949 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Specifications
B-58 Hustler Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair English Electric
First flight 11 November 1956 13 May 1949
Year introduced 1960 1951
Number produced 116 units 949 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 143.3 m² 89.2 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 19.5 m
Height 8.9 m 4.8 m
Length 29.5 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 5,440 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 24,948 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 9,820 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 2 x 3,357 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Canberra?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 1,190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Canberra?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Canberra?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Canberra?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Canberra?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Canberra?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 9 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Canberra?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.