B-2 Spirit vs F-117 Nighthawk
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B-2 Spirit |
F-117 Nighthawk |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Northrop |
Lockheed |
| First flight |
17 July 1989 |
18 June 1981 |
| Year introduced |
1993 |
1983 |
| Number produced |
21 units |
64 units |
| Average unit price |
$750 million |
$45 million |
| Wing area |
478.0 m² |
73.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
52.0 m |
13.2 m |
| Height |
5.0 m |
3.8 m |
| Length |
21.0 m |
20.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
972 km/h |
993 km/h |
| Operational range |
11,000 km |
1,720 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
21,031 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
170,200 kg |
25,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
71,668 kg |
13,380 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 7,847 kgf
|
2 x 4,781 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the B-2 Spirit's 972 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the B-2 Spirit's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-2 Spirit is longer at 21.0 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-2 Spirit is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the F-117 Nighthawk at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk entered service first in 1983, 10 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has been produced in greater numbers with 64 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.
