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B-47 Stratojet vs F-117 Nighthawk

Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
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Specifications
B-47 Stratojet F-117 Nighthawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed
First flight 17 December 1947 18 June 1981
Year introduced 1952 1983
Number produced 2042 units 64 units
Average unit price $3 million $45 million
Wing area 132.7 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 13.2 m
Height 8.5 m 3.8 m
Length 32.7 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 977 km/h 993 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 1,720 km
Service ceiling 10,089 m 21,031 m
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg 25,000 kg
Empty weight 35,867 kg 13,380 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf 2 x 4,781 kgf
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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 4.0:1 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 977 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-47 Stratojet has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-47 Stratojet or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-47 Stratojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 100,000 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-47 Stratojet is longer at 32.6 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-47 Stratojet or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the B-47 Stratojet at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 31 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.