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B-58 Hustler vs F-105 Thunderchief

B-58 Hustler vs F-105 Thunderchief at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 2,208 km/h, range 7,600 vs 3,550 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 23,834 kg, built 116 vs 833 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
B-58 Hustler F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Republic
First flight 11 November 1956 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1960 1958
Number produced 116 units 833 units
Average unit price $18 million $2.7 million
Wing area 143.3 m² 35.8 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 10.7 m
Height 8.9 m 6.0 m
Length 29.5 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 2208 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 3,550 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 14,783 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 23,834 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 12,470 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 1 x 12,020 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the B-58 Hustler's 2,123 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or F-105 Thunderchief?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 3,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or F-105 Thunderchief?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or F-105 Thunderchief?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 23,834 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or F-105 Thunderchief?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-58 Hustler or F-105 Thunderchief?
The B-58 Hustler is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 2 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in greater numbers with 833 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.