Comparison of Convair B-58 Hustler and Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird [S]ave
| Attribute |  Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird × |  Convair B-58 Hustler × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | Convair |
| Model | Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird | Convair B-58 Hustler |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1966 | 1956 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1968 | 1962 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | SR71 | B58 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Pratt & Whitney J58 JT11D-20J or JT11D-20K | 4x General Electric J79-GE-5A |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 34,000 | 15,000 |
| Avionics | Itek KA-102A 36–48, SIGINT and ELINT | AN/APB-2 Bombing radar & AN/APN-110 Doppler navigational radar |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 3,539 | 2,122 |
| Travel range (km) | 5,371 | 7,593 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.117 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 25,908 | 19,751 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 60.05 | 88.39 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,650 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,100 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 78,018 | 73,935 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,588 | 8,823 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 46,254 | 41,348 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 32.74 | 29.51 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.64 | 9.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 16.94 | 17.3 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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