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B-1A vs Tu-160 Blackjack

B-1A vs Tu-160 Blackjack at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 2,220 km/h, range 9,800 vs 12,300 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 274,877 kg, built 4 vs 37 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-160 Blackjack
Specifications
B-1A Tu-160 Blackjack
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 December 1974 19 December 1981
Year introduced -- 1987
Number produced 4 units 37 units
Average unit price $70 million $250 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 232.0 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 55.7 m
Height 10.4 m 13.1 m
Length 52.0 m 54.1 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 12,300 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 274,877 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 109,769 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 4 x 24,983 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the B-1A's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the B-1A's 9,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Tu-160 Blackjack's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the B-1A's 179,169 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the B-1A's 52.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the B-1A at $70 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has been produced in greater numbers with 37 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.