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B-29 Superfortress vs Tu-22 Blinder

B-29 Superfortress vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 575 vs 1,510 km/h, range 5,230 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 60,555 vs 92,000 kg, built 3,970 vs 311 units.

Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-29 SuperfortressFull specs
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 BlinderFull specs
Specifications
B-29 Superfortress Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 21 September 1942 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1944 1962
Number produced 3970 units 311 units
Average unit price $640K $15 million
Wing area 161.3 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 43.1 m 23.2 m
Height 8.5 m 10.1 m
Length 30.2 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 5,230 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 9,710 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 60,555 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 33,793 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,640 kW 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 575 km/h, a difference of 935 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-29 Superfortress has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher service ceiling at 13,300 meters (43,635 ft) compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 9,710 meters (31,856 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 60,555 kg.
Which is larger, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 30.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the B-29 Superfortress at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-29 Superfortress entered service first in 1944, 18 years before the Tu-22 Blinder which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-29 Superfortress has been produced in greater numbers with 3,970 units compared to 311 units of the Tu-22 Blinder.