B-36 Peacemaker vs B-47 Stratojet
| American strategic bomber from the Cold War era with notable service in the Strategic Air Command from 1949 to 1959. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 8 August 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1949 |
| Number produced | 384 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 17 December 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2042 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 443.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 70.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 49.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 673 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,413 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,289 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 185,973 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 75,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,359 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 132.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 35.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 32.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 977 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,240 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,089 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 100,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,867 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 6 x 3,266 kgf ◉ |
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