B-1B Lancer vs Tu-160 Blackjack
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Specifications
|
B-1B Lancer |
Tu-160 Blackjack |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Rockwell |
Tupolev |
| First flight |
23 March 1983 |
19 December 1981 |
| Year introduced |
1986 |
1987 |
| Number produced |
104 units |
37 units |
| Average unit price |
$283 million |
$250 million |
| Wing area |
181.2 m² |
232.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
41.8 m |
55.7 m |
| Height |
10.4 m |
13.1 m |
| Length |
44.5 m |
54.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
1448 km/h |
2220 km/h |
| Operational range |
9,400 km |
12,300 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,000 m |
16,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
216,400 kg |
274,877 kg |
| Empty weight |
87,100 kg |
109,769 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 1,644 kgf
|
4 x 3,504 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the B-1B Lancer's 1,448 km/h, a difference of 772 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the B-1B Lancer's 9,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Tu-160 Blackjack's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the B-1B Lancer's 216,400 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the B-1B Lancer's 44.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the Tu-160 Blackjack at $250 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The B-1B Lancer entered service first in 1986, 1 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The B-1B Lancer has been produced in greater numbers with 104 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.
