B-47 Stratojet vs B-58 Hustler

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
American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command.
Picture of B-58 Hustler
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 11 November 1956
Year of introduction 1960
Number produced 116 units
Average unit price $18 million
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—‰
3-view profile of B-47 Stratojet
Wing area 143.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 17.3 m β—‰
Height 8.9 m β—‰
Length 29.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2123 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 19,324 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg β—‰
Empty weight 25,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of B-58 Hustler

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