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.
Picture of B-36 Peacemaker
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 8 August 1946
Year of introduction 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.
Picture of B-47 Stratojet
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 17 December 1947
Year of introduction 1952
Number produced 2042 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wing area 443.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 70.0 m β—‰
Height 14.3 m β—‰
Length 49.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 673 km/h β—‰
Operational range 6,413 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,289 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg β—‰
Empty weight 75,530 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,359 kgf β—‰
Wing area 132.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 35.4 m β—‰
Height 8.5 m β—‰
Length 32.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 977 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,240 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,089 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,867 kg β—‰
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf β—‰
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