Comparison of Convair B-36 Peacemaker and Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit [S]ave
| Attribute |  Convair B-36 Peacemaker × |  Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Convair | Northrop Grumman |
| Model | Convair B-36 Peacemaker | Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1997 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1954 | 2000 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | B-36 | B2 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 6x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-53 Wasp Major & 4 General Electric J47 turbojet engines, 5,200 lbf each | 4x 4 × General Electric F118-GE-100 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,800 | - |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | - | 17,300 |
| Avionics | - | Honeywell and GEC Avionics |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 700 | 1,019 |
| Travel range (km) | 16,112 | 11,112 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.117 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,716 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.13 | 15.24 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 2,039 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 1,052 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 185,973 | 152,635 |
| Max payload (kg) | 39,600 | 20,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 115,833 | 94,351 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 15 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 49.4 | 21 |
| Tail height (m) | 14.25 | 5.18 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.5 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 70.1 | 52.4 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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