Comparison of Lockheed C-141 Starlifter and Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit [S]ave
| Attribute |  Lockheed C-141 Starlifter × |  Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | Northrop Grumman |
| Model | Lockheed C-141 Starlifter | Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1963 | 1997 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1968 | 2000 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | C141 | B2 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7 | 4x 4 × General Electric F118-GE-100 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 20,250 | 17,300 |
| Avionics | - | Honeywell and GEC Avionics |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 913 | 1,019 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 222 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 4,723 | 11,112 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.117 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,497 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 13.21 | 15.24 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,720 | 2,039 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,222 | 1,052 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 147,000 | 152,635 |
| Max payload (kg) | 41,222 | 20,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 90,850 | 94,351 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 6 | 2 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.76 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 3.12 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 28.4 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 51.3 | 21 |
| Tail height (m) | 12.07 | 5.18 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 4.5 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 48.8 | 52.4 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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