Boeing B-1B Lancer vs Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
Full specs: Boeing B-1B Lancer Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
Boeing B-1B Lancer and Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit are both bomber, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing B-1B Lancer leads on weapons payload (34,019 vs 18,144 kg).
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 1,448 km/h ✓ | 1,010 km/h |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 1.2 Mach | N/A |
| Range (km) | 11,998 km ✓ | 11,100 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 18,000 m ✓ | 15,200 m |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 | N/A |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 34,019 kg ✓ | 18,144 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 44.5 m | 21 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 87,090 kg | 71,700 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 216,365 kg | 170,600 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 136 kN ✓ | 84 kN |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $317,000,000 ✓ | $2,130,000,000 |
| Units built | 100 ✓ | 21 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing B-1B Lancer and Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 1,448 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer has the longest range at 11,998 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer carries the largest weapons payload at 34,019 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer has the lower public unit-cost figure at 317,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer has the higher service ceiling at 18,000 m.
Which has the higher thrust? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer has the higher thrust at 136 kN.
Is the Boeing B-1B Lancer better than the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing B-1B Lancer leads on 6 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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