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B-1B Lancer vs Tu-22 Blinder

B-1B Lancer vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 1,510 km/h, range 9,400 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 92,000 kg, built 104 vs 311 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Specifications
B-1B Lancer Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 March 1983 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1986 1962
Number produced 104 units 311 units
Average unit price $283 million $15 million
Wing area 181.2 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 23.2 m
Height 10.4 m 10.1 m
Length 44.5 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the B-1B Lancer's 1,448 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 92,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 41.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the Tu-22 Blinder at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder entered service first in 1962, 24 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has been produced in greater numbers with 311 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.