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B-57 Canberra vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire

B-57 Canberra vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire at a glance — top speed 960 vs 2,327 km/h, range 4,380 vs 6,800 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 126,000 kg, built 403 vs 497 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Specifications
B-57 Canberra Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Tupolev
First flight 20 July 1953 30 August 1969
Year introduced 1954 1973
Number produced 403 units 497 units
Average unit price -- $65 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 183.6 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 34.3 m
Height 4.5 m 11.1 m
Length 20.0 m 42.4 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 2327 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 6,800 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 126,000 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 58,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 25,278 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra 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-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 1,367 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a longer range at 6,800 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra 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-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is longer at 42.4 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 19 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.