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Tu-160 Blackjack vs Vulcan

Tu-160 Blackjack vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 2,220 vs 1,039 km/h, range 12,300 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 274,877 vs 77,111 kg, built 37 vs 134 units.

Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack bombers side profile drawing
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
Tu-160 Blackjack Vulcan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Avro
First flight 19 December 1981 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1987 1956
Number produced 37 units 134 units
Average unit price $250 million --
Wing area 232.0 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 55.7 m 30.3 m
Height 13.1 m 8.1 m
Length 54.1 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 2220 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 12,300 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 274,877 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 109,769 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 4 x 24,983 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Vulcan?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Vulcan's 1,039 km/h, a difference of 1,181 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Vulcan?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Tu-160 Blackjack's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Vulcan?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Vulcan?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Vulcan?
The Vulcan entered service first in 1956, 31 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.