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Canberra vs Tu-22 Blinder

Canberra vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 933 vs 1,510 km/h, range 5,440 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 92,000 kg, built 949 vs 311 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Specifications
Canberra Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Tupolev
First flight 13 May 1949 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1951 1962
Number produced 949 units 311 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 89.2 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 23.2 m
Height 4.8 m 10.1 m
Length 20.0 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 577 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Canberra has a longer range at 5,440 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 11 years before the Tu-22 Blinder which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 311 units of the Tu-22 Blinder.