Tu-22 Blinder vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
| Soviet supersonic bomber, operational during the Cold War, notable for reconnaissance and maritime strike missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 21 June 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 311 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| Soviet supersonic long-range strategic bomber, known for its Cold War deployment and various modernization efforts in Russian service. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 30 August 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 497 units |
| Average unit price | $65 million |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 41.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1510 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 92,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 40,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,000 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 183.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 42.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2327 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,410 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 126,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 58,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 25,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Tu-22 Blinder 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-22 Blinder's 1,510 km/h, a difference of 817 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a longer range at 4,900 km compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 2,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-22 Blinder 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-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-22 Blinder 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-22 Blinder's 92,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is longer at 42.4 meters compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 41.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the Tu-22 Blinder at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22 Blinder entered service first in 1962, 11 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 311 units of the Tu-22 Blinder.