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B-1A vs Tu-22 Blinder

B-1A vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 1,510 km/h, range 9,800 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 92,000 kg, built 4 vs 311 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Specifications
B-1A Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 December 1974 21 June 1958
Year introduced -- 1962
Number produced 4 units 311 units
Average unit price $70 million $15 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 23.2 m
Height 10.4 m 10.1 m
Length 52.0 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 1,510 km/h, a difference of 614 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 92,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 41.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or Tu-22 Blinder?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Tu-22 Blinder at $15 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has been produced in greater numbers with 311 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.