B-1A vs B-52 Stratofortress

American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version.
Picture of B-1A
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Rockwell
First flight 23 December 1974
Year of introduction 1986
Number produced 104 units
Average unit price $250 million
American strategic bomber, significant for Cold War role, actively used in conflict zones from Vietnam to the Gulf War.
Picture of B-52 Stratofortress
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 15 April 1952
Year of introduction 1955
Number produced 744 units
Average unit price $70 million
Wing area 594.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 41.7 m β—‰
Height 10.4 m β—‰
Length 52.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2124 km/h β—‰
Operational range 9,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,900 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 7,700 kgf β—‰
Wing area 370.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 56.4 m β—‰
Height 12.4 m β—‰
Length 48.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1000 km/h β—‰
Operational range 13,900 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 220,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 83,250 kg
Total thrust 8 x 7,747 kgf β—‰
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