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B-58 Hustler vs F-117 Nighthawk

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
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Specifications
B-58 Hustler F-117 Nighthawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Lockheed
First flight 11 November 1956 18 June 1981
Year introduced 1960 1983
Number produced 116 units 64 units
Average unit price $18 million $45 million
Wing area 143.3 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 13.2 m
Height 8.9 m 3.8 m
Length 29.5 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 993 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 1,720 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 21,031 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 25,000 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 13,380 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 2 x 4,781 kgf
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Overview

The B-58 Hustler and the F-117 Nighthawk are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Lockheed respectively.

The B-58 Hustler reaches 2,123 km/h — 2.1:1 the F-117 Nighthawk's 993 km/h. The B-58 Hustler has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 1,720 km for the F-117 Nighthawk. The F-117 Nighthawk operates at altitudes up to 21,031 m compared to 19,324 m for the B-58 Hustler. At 80,240 kg MTOW, the B-58 Hustler is 3.2:1 the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.

The B-58 Hustler has been produced in 116 units vs 64 for the F-117 Nighthawk. Unit cost is $18M for the B-58 Hustler vs $45M for the F-117 Nighthawk. The B-58 Hustler first flew 25 years before the F-117 Nighthawk (1956 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 993 km/h, a difference of 1,130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the B-58 Hustler's 19,324 meters (63,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-58 Hustler or F-117 Nighthawk?
The F-117 Nighthawk is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the B-58 Hustler at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-58 Hustler entered service first in 1960, 23 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or F-117 Nighthawk?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.