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B-36 Peacemaker vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire

B-36 Peacemaker vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire at a glance — top speed 673 vs 2,327 km/h, range 16,093 vs 6,800 km, max takeoff weight 185,973 vs 126,000 kg, built 384 vs 497 units.

Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Specifications
B-36 Peacemaker Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Tupolev
First flight 8 August 1946 30 August 1969
Year introduced 1949 1973
Number produced 384 units 497 units
Average unit price $10 million $65 million
Wing area 443.5 m² 183.6 m²
Wingspan 70.0 m 34.3 m
Height 14.3 m 11.1 m
Length 49.4 m 42.4 m
Maximum speed 673 km/h 2327 km/h
Operational range 16,093 km 6,800 km
Service ceiling 13,289 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg 126,000 kg
Empty weight 75,530 kg 58,000 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 25,278 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is faster with a maximum speed of 2,327 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 1,654 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 16,093 km compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 6,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire 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-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 126,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 42.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the B-36 Peacemaker at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 24 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 384 units of the B-36 Peacemaker.