B-58 Hustler vs F-117 Nighthawk
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 — 2.1x 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 3.2x 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).
| American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 11 November 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 116 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 143.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,324 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 80,240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,100 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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