Tu-22 Blinder vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
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Specifications
|
Tu-22 Blinder |
Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Tupolev |
Tupolev |
| First flight |
21 June 1958 |
30 August 1969 |
| Year introduced |
1962 |
1973 |
| Number produced |
311 units |
497 units |
| Average unit price |
$15 million |
$65 million |
| Wing area |
162.0 m² |
183.6 m² |
| Wingspan |
23.2 m |
34.3 m |
| Height |
10.1 m |
11.1 m |
| Length |
41.6 m |
42.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
1510 km/h |
2327 km/h |
| Operational range |
4,900 km |
6,800 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,300 m |
13,300 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
92,000 kg |
126,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
40,000 kg |
58,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 16,509 kgf
|
2 x 25,278 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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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-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a longer range at 6,800 km compared to the Tu-22 Blinder's 4,900 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.
