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Tu-2 Bat vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire

Tu-2 Bat vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire at a glance — top speed 528 vs 2,327 km/h, range 2,020 vs 6,800 km, max takeoff weight 11,768 vs 126,000 kg, built 2,257 vs 497 units.

Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Specifications
Tu-2 Bat Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 29 January 1941 30 August 1969
Year introduced 1942 1973
Number produced 2257 units 497 units
Average unit price -- $65 million
Wing area -- m² 183.6 m²
Wingspan 18.9 m 34.3 m
Height 4.1 m 11.1 m
Length 13.8 m 42.4 m
Maximum speed 528 km/h 2327 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 6,800 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,768 kg 126,000 kg
Empty weight 7,601 kg 58,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,380 kW 2 x 25,278 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-2 Bat or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is faster with a maximum speed of 2,327 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 1,799 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-2 Bat or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a longer range at 6,800 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-2 Bat or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a higher service ceiling at 13,300 meters (43,635 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-2 Bat or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 126,000 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-2 Bat or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is longer at 42.4 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-2 Bat or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 31 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-2 Bat or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 497 units of the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire.