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Tu-128 Fiddler vs Tu-22 Blinder

Tu-128 Fiddler vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 1,665 vs 1,510 km/h, range 2,565 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 43,000 vs 92,000 kg, built 198 vs 311 units.

Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Tu-128 Fiddler Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 18 March 1961 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1964 1962
Number produced 198 units 311 units
Average unit price $7 million $15 million
Wing area 80.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 23.2 m
Height 7.0 m 10.1 m
Length 27.2 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 1665 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 2,565 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 15,600 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,000 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 24,500 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,105 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,665 km/h compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 1,510 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a longer range at 4,900 km compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 2,565 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 43,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder entered service first in 1962, 2 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has been produced in greater numbers with 311 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.