B-1B Lancer vs B-2 Spirit

American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing.
Picture of B-1B Lancer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell
First flight 23 March 1983
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 104 units
Average unit price $283 million
American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts.
Picture of B-2 Spirit
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 17 July 1989
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 21 units
Average unit price $750 million
Wing area 181.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 41.8 m â—‰
Height 10.4 m â—‰
Length 44.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1340 km/h â—‰
Operational range 12,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 87,100 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 6,577 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of B-1B Lancer
Wing area 478.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 52.0 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 21.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 972 km/h â—‰
Operational range 12,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 170,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 71,668 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 7,847 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of B-2 Spirit

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