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B-2 Spirit vs Tu-22 Blinder

B-2 Spirit vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 972 vs 1,510 km/h, range 11,000 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 170,200 vs 92,000 kg, built 21 vs 311 units.

Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-2 Spirit
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Specifications
B-2 Spirit Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Tupolev
First flight 17 July 1989 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1993 1962
Number produced 21 units 311 units
Average unit price $750 million $15 million
Wing area 478.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 52.0 m 23.2 m
Height 5.0 m 10.1 m
Length 21.0 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 170,200 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 71,668 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 7,847 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the B-2 Spirit's 972 km/h, a difference of 538 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 92,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the B-2 Spirit's 21.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-2 Spirit is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Tu-22 Blinder at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder entered service first in 1962, 31 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has been produced in greater numbers with 311 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.