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B-57 Canberra vs Tu-160 Blackjack

B-57 Canberra vs Tu-160 Blackjack at a glance — top speed 960 vs 2,220 km/h, range 4,380 vs 12,300 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 274,877 kg, built 403 vs 37 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-160 Blackjack
Specifications
B-57 Canberra Tu-160 Blackjack
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Tupolev
First flight 20 July 1953 19 December 1981
Year introduced 1954 1987
Number produced 403 units 37 units
Average unit price -- $250 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 232.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 55.7 m
Height 4.5 m 13.1 m
Length 20.0 m 54.1 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 12,300 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 274,877 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 109,769 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 4 x 24,983 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 1,260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 33 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.