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Canberra vs F-117 Nighthawk

Canberra vs F-117 Nighthawk at a glance — top speed 933 vs 993 km/h, range 5,440 vs 1,720 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 25,000 kg, built 949 vs 64 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Specifications
Canberra F-117 Nighthawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Lockheed
First flight 13 May 1949 18 June 1981
Year introduced 1951 1983
Number produced 949 units 64 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 89.2 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 13.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.8 m
Length 20.0 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 993 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 1,720 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 21,031 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 25,000 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 13,380 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 2 x 4,781 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The Canberra has a longer range at 5,440 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 32 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or F-117 Nighthawk?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.