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Canberra vs Tu-160 Blackjack

Canberra vs Tu-160 Blackjack at a glance — top speed 933 vs 2,220 km/h, range 5,440 vs 12,300 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 274,877 kg, built 949 vs 37 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack bombers side profile drawing
Specifications
Canberra Tu-160 Blackjack
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Tupolev
First flight 13 May 1949 19 December 1981
Year introduced 1951 1987
Number produced 949 units 37 units
Average unit price -- $250 million
Wing area 89.2 m² 232.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 55.7 m
Height 4.8 m 13.1 m
Length 20.0 m 54.1 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 12,300 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 274,877 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 109,769 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 4 x 24,983 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 1,287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 36 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.