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Tu-22 Blinder vs Tu-4 Bull

Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
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Specifications
Tu-22 Blinder Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 21 June 1958 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1962 1949
Number produced 311 units 847 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 23.2 m 43.1 m
Height 10.1 m 8.5 m
Length 41.6 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 1510 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 4,900 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 13,300 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 92,000 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 40,000 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,509 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The Tu-22 Blinder and the Tu-4 Bull are both Bombers, manufactured by Tupolev and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-22 Blinder reaches 1,510 km/h — 2.7:1 the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h. The Tu-22 Blinder has an operational range of 4,900 km vs 5,400 km for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-22 Blinder operates at altitudes up to 13,300 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull.

The Tu-22 Blinder has been produced in 311 units vs 847 for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 11 years before the Tu-22 Blinder (1947 vs 1958).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 952 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher service ceiling at 13,300 meters (43,635 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 13 years before the Tu-22 Blinder which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-22 Blinder or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 311 units of the Tu-22 Blinder.