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B-47 Stratojet vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire

B-47 Stratojet vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire at a glance — top speed 977 vs 2,327 km/h, range 3,240 vs 6,800 km, max takeoff weight 100,000 vs 126,000 kg, built 2,042 vs 497 units.

Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Specifications
B-47 Stratojet Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 17 December 1947 30 August 1969
Year introduced 1952 1973
Number produced 2042 units 497 units
Average unit price $3 million $65 million
Wing area 132.7 m² 183.6 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 34.3 m
Height 8.5 m 11.1 m
Length 32.7 m 42.4 m
Maximum speed 977 km/h 2327 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 6,800 km
Service ceiling 10,089 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg 126,000 kg
Empty weight 35,867 kg 58,000 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf 2 x 25,278 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet 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-47 Stratojet's 977 km/h, a difference of 1,350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a longer range at 6,800 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet 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-47 Stratojet's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 126,000 kg compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 100,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is longer at 42.4 meters compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 32.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-47 Stratojet 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-47 Stratojet at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 21 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 497 units of the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire.