B-47 Stratojet vs F-117 Nighthawk
Overview
The B-47 Stratojet and the F-117 Nighthawk are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 977 km/h for the B-47 Stratojet vs 993 km/h for the F-117 Nighthawk. The B-47 Stratojet has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 1,720 km for the F-117 Nighthawk. The F-117 Nighthawk operates at altitudes up to 21,031 m compared to 10,089 m for the B-47 Stratojet . At 100,000 kg MTOW, the B-47 Stratojet is 4.0x the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in 2,042 units vs 64 for the F-117 Nighthawk. Unit cost is $3M for the B-47 Stratojet vs $45M for the F-117 Nighthawk. The B-47 Stratojet first flew 34 years before the F-117 Nighthawk (1947 vs 1981).
| American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 17 December 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2042 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| American stealth attack aircraft, prominent in 1980s-2000s, notorious for service in Gulf War and Operation Allied Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 18 June 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 64 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| Wing area | 132.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 35.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 32.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 977 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,240 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,089 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 100,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,867 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 6 x 544 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 73.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 993 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 21,031 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 25,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,380 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,391 kgf ◉ |
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