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B-58 Hustler vs Tu-22 Blinder

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
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Specifications
B-58 Hustler Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Tupolev
First flight 11 November 1956 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1960 1962
Number produced 116 units 311 units
Average unit price $18 million $15 million
Wing area 143.3 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 23.2 m
Height 8.9 m 10.1 m
Length 29.5 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Overview

The B-58 Hustler and the Tu-22 Blinder are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the B-58 Hustler vs 1,510 km/h for the Tu-22 Blinder. The B-58 Hustler has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 4,900 km for the Tu-22 Blinder. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 13,300 m for the Tu-22 Blinder.

The B-58 Hustler has been produced in 116 units vs 311 for the Tu-22 Blinder. Unit cost is $18M for the B-58 Hustler vs $15M for the Tu-22 Blinder. The B-58 Hustler first flew 2 years before the Tu-22 Blinder (1956 vs 1958).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 1,510 km/h, a difference of 613 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-58 Hustler is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Tu-22 Blinder at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-58 Hustler entered service first in 1960, 2 years before the Tu-22 Blinder which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has been produced in greater numbers with 311 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.