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Tu-160 Blackjack vs Valiant

Tu-160 Blackjack vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 2,220 vs 912 km/h, range 12,300 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 274,877 vs 63,503 kg, built 37 vs 108 units.

Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack bombers side profile drawing
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
Tu-160 Blackjack Valiant
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Vickers
First flight 19 December 1981 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1987 1955
Number produced 37 units 108 units
Average unit price $250 million --
Wing area 232.0 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 55.7 m 34.9 m
Height 13.1 m 9.8 m
Length 54.1 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 2220 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 12,300 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 274,877 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 109,769 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 4 x 24,983 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Valiant?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 1,308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Valiant?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Valiant?
Both the Tu-160 Blackjack and Valiant have a service ceiling of 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Valiant?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Valiant?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 32 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Valiant?
The Valiant has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.