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Canberra vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire

Canberra vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire at a glance — top speed 933 vs 2,327 km/h, range 5,440 vs 6,800 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 126,000 kg, built 949 vs 497 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Specifications
Canberra Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Tupolev
First flight 13 May 1949 30 August 1969
Year introduced 1951 1973
Number produced 949 units 497 units
Average unit price -- $65 million
Wing area 89.2 m² 183.6 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 34.3 m
Height 4.8 m 11.1 m
Length 20.0 m 42.4 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 2327 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 6,800 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 126,000 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 58,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 2 x 25,278 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 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 Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 1,394 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a longer range at 6,800 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the 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 Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is longer at 42.4 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 22 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 497 units of the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire.