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F-117 Nighthawk vs Tu-22 Blinder

F-117 Nighthawk vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 993 vs 1,510 km/h, range 1,720 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 92,000 kg, built 64 vs 311 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed Tupolev
First flight 18 June 1981 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1983 1962
Number produced 64 units 311 units
Average unit price $45 million $15 million
Wing area 73.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 23.2 m
Height 3.8 m 10.1 m
Length 20.1 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 993 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 21,031 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 993 km/h, a difference of 517 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a longer range at 4,900 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-22 Blinder?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-22 Blinder?
The F-117 Nighthawk is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Tu-22 Blinder at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder entered service first in 1962, 21 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has been produced in greater numbers with 311 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.