B-47 Stratojet vs Tu-22 Blinder
| American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 17 December 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2042 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 132.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 35.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 32.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 977 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,240 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,089 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 100,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,867 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 6 x 3,266 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 41.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1510 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 92,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 40,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,000 kgf â—‰ |
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