B-58 Hustler vs Tu-160 Blackjack
Overview
The B-58 Hustler and the Tu-160 Blackjack are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the B-58 Hustler vs 2,220 km/h for the Tu-160 Blackjack. The B-58 Hustler has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 12,300 km for the Tu-160 Blackjack. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 16,000 m for the Tu-160 Blackjack. At 274,877 kg MTOW, the Tu-160 Blackjack is 3.4x the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in 116 units vs 37 for the Tu-160 Blackjack. Unit cost is $18M for the B-58 Hustler vs $250M for the Tu-160 Blackjack. The B-58 Hustler first flew 25 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack (1956 vs 1981).
| American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 11 November 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 116 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Wing area | 143.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,324 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 80,240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,100 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 232.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 55.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 54.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 274,877 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 109,769 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,504 kgf ◉ |
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