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B-36 Peacemaker vs Tu-22 Blinder

B-36 Peacemaker vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 673 vs 1,510 km/h, range 16,093 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 185,973 vs 92,000 kg, built 384 vs 311 units.

Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Specifications
B-36 Peacemaker Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Tupolev
First flight 8 August 1946 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1949 1962
Number produced 384 units 311 units
Average unit price $10 million $15 million
Wing area 443.5 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 70.0 m 23.2 m
Height 14.3 m 10.1 m
Length 49.4 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 673 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 16,093 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 13,289 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 75,530 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 837 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 16,093 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher service ceiling at 13,300 meters (43,635 ft) compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 13,289 meters (43,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 92,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 41.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the B-36 Peacemaker at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 13 years before the Tu-22 Blinder which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in greater numbers with 384 units compared to 311 units of the Tu-22 Blinder.