B-47 Stratojet vs F-117 Nighthawk

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 stealth attack aircraft, prominent in 1980s-2000s, notorious for service in Gulf War and Operation Allied Force.
Picture of F-117 Nighthawk
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 18 June 1981
Year of introduction 1983
Number produced 64 units
Average unit price $111 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
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 73.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.2 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 20.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 993 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 21,031 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,380 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-117 Nighthawk

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