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Mirage IV vs Tu-22 Blinder

Mirage IV vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 2,340 vs 1,510 km/h, range 4,000 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 33,745 vs 92,000 kg, built 66 vs 311 units.

Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IVFull specs
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 BlinderFull specs
Specifications
Mirage IV Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Dassault Tupolev
First flight 17 June 1959 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1964 1962
Number produced 66 units 311 units
Average unit price $15 million $15 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 23.2 m
Height 5.4 m 10.1 m
Length 23.5 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 2340 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,745 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,200 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage IV or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 1,510 km/h, a difference of 830 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage IV or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a longer range at 4,900 km compared to the Mirage IV's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage IV or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage IV or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the Mirage IV's 33,745 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage IV or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the Mirage IV's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage IV or Tu-22 Blinder?
Both the Mirage IV and Tu-22 Blinder cost approximately $15 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the Mirage IV or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder entered service first in 1962, 2 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage IV or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has been produced in greater numbers with 311 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.