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Tu-22 Blinder vs Victor

Tu-22 Blinder vs Victor at a glance — top speed 1,510 vs 1,009 km/h, range 4,900 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 92,000 vs 92,986 kg, built 311 vs 86 units.

Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
Tu-22 Blinder Victor
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Handley Page
First flight 21 June 1958 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1962 1958
Number produced 311 units 86 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 23.2 m 34.0 m
Height 10.1 m 8.6 m
Length 41.6 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 1510 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 4,900 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 13,300 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 92,000 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 40,000 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,509 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-22 Blinder or Victor?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the Victor's 1,009 km/h, a difference of 501 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-22 Blinder or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-22 Blinder or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-22 Blinder or Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 92,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-22 Blinder or Victor?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the Victor's 35.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-22 Blinder or Victor?
The Victor entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the Tu-22 Blinder which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-22 Blinder or Victor?
The Tu-22 Blinder has been produced in greater numbers with 311 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.