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B-57 Canberra vs Tu-22 Blinder

B-57 Canberra vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 960 vs 1,510 km/h, range 4,380 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 92,000 kg, built 403 vs 311 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Specifications
B-57 Canberra Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Tupolev
First flight 20 July 1953 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1954 1962
Number produced 403 units 311 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 23.2 m
Height 4.5 m 10.1 m
Length 20.0 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 550 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a longer range at 4,900 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 8 years before the Tu-22 Blinder which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 311 units of the Tu-22 Blinder.