B-47 Stratojet vs B-52 Stratofortress
| 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 | Bomber |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 17 December 1947 |
| Year of introduction | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2042 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| American strategic bomber, significant for Cold War role, actively used in conflict zones from Vietnam to the Gulf War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 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 | 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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| Wing area | 370.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 56.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 48.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 13,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 220,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 83,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 8 x 7,747 kgf ◉ |
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