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.
Picture of B-47 Stratojet
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
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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 15 April 1952
Year introduced 1955
Number produced 744 units
Average unit price $70 million
Wing area 132.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 35.4 m â—‰
Height 8.5 m â—‰
Length 32.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 977 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,240 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,089 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,867 kg â—‰
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of B-47 Stratojet
Wing area 370.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 56.4 m â—‰
Height 12.4 m â—‰
Length 48.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1000 km/h â—‰
Operational range 13,900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 220,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 83,250 kg â—‰
Total thrust 8 x 7,747 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of B-52 Stratofortress

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