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B-58 Hustler vs Pe-2 Buck

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
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Specifications
B-58 Hustler Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Petlyakov
First flight 11 November 1956 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1960 1941
Number produced 116 units 11430 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 143.3 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 17.2 m
Height 8.9 m 3.4 m
Length 29.5 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Overview

The B-58 Hustler and the Pe-2 Buck are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Petlyakov respectively.

The B-58 Hustler reaches 2,123 km/h — 3.9:1 the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h. The B-58 Hustler has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 1,315 km for the Pe-2 Buck. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 8,800 m for the Pe-2 Buck. At 80,240 kg MTOW, the B-58 Hustler is 9.4:1 the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.

The B-58 Hustler has been produced in 116 units vs 11,430 for the Pe-2 Buck. The Pe-2 Buck first flew 17 years before the B-58 Hustler (1939 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 1,583 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 19 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.