B-1B Lancer vs F-117 Nighthawk

American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing.
Picture of B-1B Lancer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell
First flight 23 March 1983
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 104 units
Average unit price $283 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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 18 June 1981
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 64 units
Average unit price $111 million
Wing area 181.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 41.8 m â—‰
Height 10.4 m â—‰
Length 44.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1340 km/h â—‰
Operational range 12,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 87,100 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 6,577 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of B-1B Lancer
Wing area 73.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.2 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 20.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 993 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 21,031 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,380 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of F-117 Nighthawk

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