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B-58 Hustler vs CF-105 Arrow

B-58 Hustler vs CF-105 Arrow at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 2,103 km/h, range 7,600 vs 483 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 31,120 kg, built 116 vs 5 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
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Avro CF-105 Arrow combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CF-105 ArrowFull specs
Specifications
B-58 Hustler CF-105 Arrow
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Avro
First flight 11 November 1956 25 March 1958
Year introduced 1960 --
Number produced 116 units 5 units
Average unit price $18 million $3 million
Wing area 143.3 m² 113.8 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 15.0 m
Height 8.9 m 6.3 m
Length 29.5 m 23.7 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 2103 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 483 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 16,154 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 31,120 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 22,245 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 2 x 10,659 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or CF-105 Arrow?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 2,103 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or CF-105 Arrow?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or CF-105 Arrow?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 16,154 meters (52,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or CF-105 Arrow?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 31,120 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or CF-105 Arrow?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 23.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-58 Hustler or CF-105 Arrow?
The B-58 Hustler is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the CF-105 Arrow at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or CF-105 Arrow?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.