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B-66 Destroyer vs F-117 Nighthawk

B-66 Destroyer vs F-117 Nighthawk at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 993 km/h, range 3,974 vs 1,720 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 25,000 kg, built 294 vs 64 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer F-117 Nighthawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Lockheed
First flight 28 June 1954 18 June 1981
Year introduced 1956 1983
Number produced 294 units 64 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 72.5 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 13.2 m
Height 7.2 m 3.8 m
Length 22.9 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 993 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 1,720 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 21,031 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 25,000 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 13,380 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 2 x 4,781 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 993 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-66 Destroyer has a longer range at 3,974 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,648 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-66 Destroyer is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-66 Destroyer entered service first in 1956, 27 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.