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B-58 Hustler vs Mirage IV

B-58 Hustler vs Mirage IV at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 2,340 km/h, range 7,600 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 33,745 kg, built 116 vs 66 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
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🇫🇷 Mirage IVFull specs
Specifications
B-58 Hustler Mirage IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Dassault
First flight 11 November 1956 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1960 1964
Number produced 116 units 66 units
Average unit price $18 million $15 million
Wing area 143.3 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 11.9 m
Height 8.9 m 5.4 m
Length 29.5 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,804 kgf 2 x 7,200 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the B-58 Hustler's 2,123 km/h, a difference of 217 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Mirage IV?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Mirage IV's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the B-58 Hustler's 19,324 meters (63,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Mirage IV?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the Mirage IV's 33,745 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Mirage IV?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the Mirage IV's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-58 Hustler or Mirage IV?
The B-58 Hustler is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Mirage IV at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Mirage IV?
The B-58 Hustler entered service first in 1960, 4 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Mirage IV?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.