SR-71 Blackbird vs Tu-123 Yastreb
Overview
The SR-71 Blackbird is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Lockheed, while the Tu-123 Yastreb is a Military Drones by Tupolev.
Top speed is 3,541 km/h for the SR-71 Blackbird vs 2,700 km/h for the Tu-123 Yastreb. The SR-71 Blackbird has an operational range of 5,230 km vs 3,200 km for the Tu-123 Yastreb. The SR-71 Blackbird operates at altitudes up to 25,908 m compared to 22,800 m for the Tu-123 Yastreb. At 78,018 kg MTOW, the SR-71 Blackbird is 2.2x the Tu-123 Yastreb's 35,610 kg.
The SR-71 Blackbird has been produced in 32 units vs 52 for the Tu-123 Yastreb. The Tu-123 Yastreb first flew 1 years before the SR-71 Blackbird (1963 vs 1964).
| American strategic reconnaissance aircraft, operational from 1966-1998, unmatched speed and altitude records, infamous for Cold War and NASA missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 December 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $185 million |
| Soviet long-range high-altitude supersonic strategic unmanned reconnaissance drone, introduced in the mid-1960s and used for intelligence gathering over Europe. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 52 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 167.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 32.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3541 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,230 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 25,908 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,018 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 30,617 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,670 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 22,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,610 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 98 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the SR-71 Blackbird or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 2,700 km/h, a difference of 841 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SR-71 Blackbird or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 3,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the SR-71 Blackbird or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 22,800 meters (74,803 ft).
Which is heavier, the SR-71 Blackbird or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 35,610 kg.
Which is larger, the SR-71 Blackbird or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 27.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the SR-71 Blackbird or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb entered service first in 1964, 2 years before the SR-71 Blackbird which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SR-71 Blackbird or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has been produced in greater numbers with 52 units compared to 32 units of the SR-71 Blackbird.