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F-117 Nighthawk vs Pe-2 Buck

F-117 Nighthawk vs Pe-2 Buck at a glance — top speed 993 vs 540 km/h, range 1,720 vs 1,315 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 8,520 kg, built 64 vs 11,430 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed Petlyakov
First flight 18 June 1981 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1983 1941
Number produced 64 units 11430 units
Average unit price $45 million --
Wing area 73.0 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 17.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.4 m
Length 20.1 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 993 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 21,031 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or Pe-2 Buck?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 453 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or Pe-2 Buck?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a longer range at 1,720 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or Pe-2 Buck?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or Pe-2 Buck?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or Pe-2 Buck?
The F-117 Nighthawk is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 42 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.